Collapint. In the last hours, shocking information about aSecret test carried out with Red Bullbefore the Grand Prix of the Netherlands in Zandvoort. What seemed to be a golden opportunity for the South American pilot became a sports earthquake that even caused the furious reaction of Flavio Briatore, the historic manager who currently maintains strong influence on the paddock.

According to various sources close to the team, Colapinto was discreetly summoned by the structure of Milton Keynes to perform a private batch of test in conditions similar to those of career. The objective of Red Bull would have been to measure the real level of collapintThey surprised everyone. The Argentine not only showed a great ability to adapt to the car, but also marked times close to those of grid -holding pilots.

This performance turned on the alarms within the category, since the pilot market is in full boiling. With rumors of changes in several teams by 2026 and with Red Bull evaluating options for the future, the collapint figure began to gain strength unexpectedly. However, what seemed to be a triumph for the Argentine ended up causing political tensions.

The name of Flavio Briatore appeared quickly on the scene. The Italian manager, known for his explosive character and strategic maneuvers in the offices of Formula 1, would have reacted angry when he learned of this secret test. Nearby sources point out that Briatore considered Colapint part of a medium -term plan linked to another structure, and the Red Bull maneuver was seen as a “betrayal” that could compromise already advanced agreements.

The immediate consequence was that Briatore made a drastic decision: cut any possibility of collaboration with Colapinto in the coming months, something that could completely modify the career of the young Argentine. Although there is still no official confirmation, there is talk that the former Renault director would have instructed his contacts to “close doors” to Colapinto in certain allied teams, in a clear attempt to press the pilot’s environment.

In parallel, from Red Bull they have not issued public comments, but it is known that Helmut Marko was impressed with the speed and maturity of the pilot on the track. This opens a complex scenario: Will Red Bull bet on Colapinto despite political pressures? Or the influence of Briatore will weigh more than the talent shown on the track?

The truth is that, a few hours after the beginning of the Netherlands Grand Prix, the name of Franco Colapinto became a worldwide trend. Argentine fans celebrate with euphoria the possibility of seeing their compatriot in the highest category, while within the paddock there is a climate of tension and strategy.

One thing is safe: what happened in that secret test will not go unnoticed, and it could be the first step of a radical change in the path of Colapinto in Formula 1.