Franco Colapinto surprises in Alpine F1 and Briatore’s confidence is won to the GP of Great Britain
The young Argentine promise Franco Colapinto has taken a giant step towards her dream of reaching Formula 1 after an outstanding performance in her test with the Alpine F1 team. According to sources close to the team and recent statements by veteran Flavio Briatore, Colapinto has impressed so much that it is now positioned in front of talents that had been working on their way to the highest category of motor racing for years, such as Jack Doohan and Victor Martins (Aron).
Briatore, recently reinstated to the Alpine team as a special advisor to restructure and revitalize the team, has shown a clear support for Colapinto, qualifying its performance as “mature, technical and with a surprising adaptation capacity for its age”. These words are not minor coming from such an influential figure, and have been enthusiastically received by the fans of the Argentine pilot.
The Collapinto track test with Alpine was carried out privately, but it is known that it was part of the evaluation program for future talents. Although Jack Doohan, current team reserves of the team, and Victor Martins, a member of the Alpine Academy, have been on the radar for years, the performance of Colapinto would have changed the internal panorama. According to various sources, the direct comparison between them favored the Argentine, generating a change of strategy within the team.
But the most hopeful news for Colapint’s followers came with the announcement that he will participate in the first free practice (FP1) of the Great Britain Grand Prix in Silverstone, next weekend. This not only means a unique opportunity to show yourself in a real F1 scenario, but also an institutional support by the team, which trusts its ability to represent Alpine to the world.
Franco Colapint, only 21 years old, currently competes in Formula 2 with the MP Motorsport team and has demonstrated consistency, speed and a great maturity on the track. Its inclusion in an official F1 session is a clear sign that its ascent to the queen category could be closer than many thought.
This decision has aroused a wave of enthusiasm not only in Argentina, but throughout Latin America, where the lack of representation in F1 in recent years has been a constant. Many already compare it with the legacy of pilots such as Carlos Reutemann or Juan Manuel Fangio, although Colapinto is still writing his first pages.
In conclusion, Collapint’s performance has shaken the board inside Alpine F1. With the support of Briatore, the door to Formula 1 no longer seems like a distant dream, but a real possibility. Everything will depend on its performance in Silverstone, which will be closely observed by managers, media and fans of world motoring.
