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Alpine's F1 Future: Is Colapinto Good Enough?
3 Jul
Summary
- Franco Colapinto's F1 future with Alpine depends on his performance.
- Colapinto has scored 16 of Alpine's 57 points in the current season.
- Managing director Nielsen noted Colapinto's improvement throughout the year.
Franco Colapinto's Formula One future with Alpine is contingent on his continued improvement, according to managing director Steve Nielsen. Nielsen stated on Friday that the Argentine driver will only remain with the team if his performance warrants it, emphasizing the competitive nature of Formula One.
Colapinto, who joined Alpine last season, has accumulated 16 of the team's 57 points in the current eight rounds. He has achieved a best finish of sixth place in Canada in May. Nielsen highlighted that Colapinto has been a slow starter but is demonstrating progress, with notable performances in Miami and China.
Nielsen also noted Colapinto's increased race consistency and his ability to match teammate Pierre Gasly, who has a contract through 2028. This marks a significant improvement, especially considering Alpine's challenging 2025 season where their car's performance made it difficult to assess drivers.
The decision on Colapinto's future will be made when the time is right. Nielsen reiterated that if Colapinto proves to be a valuable asset, he will stay; otherwise, Alpine will seek other options.
