The news of the day is that Franco Colapinto has "found an owner." The Alpine team has snapped up the talented driver, and he will reportedly be used as a test and reserve driver. ACCEPTED...
The Williams team also reported this, emphasizing that they support Colapinto's return to the active field in 2025 or 2026 at the latest. Combining this 2025 reference with Flavio Briatore's statement, we come to a rather interesting conclusion.
"Franco has spent nine races with us and made it perfectly clear that he has a place on the starting line. We've always said we'll support him in this, and I think the agreement with Alpine will give him that opportunity," James Vowles said mysteriously.
"We'll start the season with Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, that's for sure. What happens after that, we'll find out over time. If we have a driver who doesn't develop and doesn't deliver the expected performance and results, I'll replace him. There's no room for sentimentality in F1," Briatore said mysteriously.
When we also consider that Colapinto's father posted a now-deleted photo of them celebrating his son's 2025 seat, the story is embarrassing to say the least. In Focus: Jack Doohan, is Franco Colapinto ready?
