Finally Franco Colapinto will be new pilot Alpine in the 2025 season of the Formula 1. Given the fact, users on the networks are sharing extremely positive reactions. The young Argentine pilot confirmed the important news through Twitter with the following message: “destiny was written”.
While he also added the following in an interview with Alpine herself: “I am super happy to have this chance, it is time to open a new chapter. To my fans in Argentina: thank you very much! Your passion and encouragement mean the world to me.”.
For its part, the French team complemented the news with the following: “Let’s go Franco. He joins us on a multi-year contract. Franco will be our reserve driver for 2025”.
While Formula 1 itself complemented with the following on its official networks: “Franco Colapinto joins Alpine on a multi-year contract and will be its test and reserve driver for the 2025 season”.
The future of Colapinto
Colapinto had a correct performance for a debutant in 2024. Although in the last races he made some important mistakes. As previously shared, Franco will start the 2025 Formula 1 preseason as a test and reserve driver, as happened at Williams last year..
The two who will start racing in Alpine will be Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan. Several sectors in Europe consider that French is untouchable. While the Australian signed a preliminary contract for six races.
If the Australian doesn’t achieve good results then Franco will have a chance. Otherwise you will have to continue waiting. The season will begin on March 16 with the Melbourne GP, Australia. While the 7th race will take place on May 18 in Imola, Italy, where Colapinto could return to the circuit.
?? After confirming that he will be Alpine’s reserve driver, Franco Colapinto did not hide his joy:
?? “I am super happy to have this chance, it is time to open a new chapter. To my fans in Argentina: thank you very much! Your passion and encouragement mean the world to me,” expressed… pic.twitter.com/x3NMxYwc4g
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