The news of the day is that Franco Colapinto has "found a home" as Alpine has swooped in for the talented driver, who is expected to serve as a test and reserve driver. SUPPOSEDLY…
The Williams team also reported on this, emphasizing that they support Colapinto in being part of the active grid in 2025, or at the latest in 2026. If we combine this reference to 2025 with Flavio Briatore's statement, we can arrive at quite an interesting conclusion.
"Franco has spent nine races with us, making it completely clear that he deserves a place on the grid. We have always said that we support him in this, and I believe that the agreement with Alpine will ensure him this opportunity," James Vowles said cryptically.
"We will start the season with Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, that's for sure. However, what happens afterward, we will only know in time. If we have a driver among us who is not developing and is not delivering the expected progress and results, then I will replace him. There is no place for sentimentality in F1," Briatore stated cryptically.
If we add to this that Colapinto's father posted a now-deleted picture celebrating his son's 2025 seat, the story is at least puzzling. Targeting Jack Doohan, is Franco Colapinto preparing?
