The fans of Franco Colapinto They experienced the Formula 1 “pass market” with great anxiety. And, as the vacant seats for the next season were filled, frustration grew. And Aníbal Colapinto seems to be in that group (among the anxious ones), so much so that this weekend he uploaded a message to his Instagram account that he later had to delete. Have they challenged him?
“There are few of us who already know everything… F1 2025,” Franco’s father wrote and the rumors grew again. Which is it?
Colapinto’s entourage decided to handle itself with the greatest of discretion in recent times. After his year of greatest exposure, they tried to get the young pilot out of the eye of the storm. So much so that in recent days he was even removed from a television program and was barely seen playing golf or appearing with his friend Bizarrap.
But Don Aníbal’s post caused a new tsunami. And there are many voices that assure that, despite the fact that the teams have already defined their drivers, all Colapinto’s paths lead him to Formula 1. And in 2025.
Where could a space open up for the Argentine? In mid-December, it was confirmed that Jack Doohan would replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine. And so it will be: at least for six races, such is the contract that unites the Australian with the Formula 1 team, as announced in the media.
Colapinto’s post was a sign. The networks exploded again. And this Monday, Flavio Briatore revealed that there were talks with the team that manages the Argentine to bring him to their team.
“Yes that’s true. I’m always looking for the best options for us. Gasly did a great job last season and we are starting the new season with him and Jack (Doohan),” he told the Sport Bild site.
“But who knows what will happen. With Paul Aron we also have a strong reserve driver under contract,” continued the man who makes the decisions in the team.
At the Qatar Grand Prix, Briatore was seen chatting with Colapinto. Asked by Auto Motor und Sport why he was interested in the 21-year-old driver if he already has Jack Doohan, the magnate who represented Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso at the beginning of their careers said: “I’m interested in any driver who is fast. Colapinto surprised everyone. But we have contracts with (Pierre) Gasly, (Jack) Doohan – the duo confirmed for 2025 since the end of August – and (reserve driver Paul) Aron for the next one. season. If there was a possibility of bringing Colapinto for 2026, it is something that would have to be thought about.
Flavio Briatore spoke about Colapinto and Alpine@thomasmaheronf1.The thing is, Franco attracted attention at the United States GP where he earned his first points in his second race. And, despite the crashes he had in Brazil and Las Vegas, the impediment to his pass would have had more to do with how hard Williams was to let him out than with the mistakes that the young man who in May will be 22 years old.
“You have to be careful when evaluating drivers. In this sport, after a good race, you are quickly praised to the heavens. Then the price goes up, and suddenly we are talking about 20 or 30 million dollars,” said the driver himself. Briatore.
According to the newspaper Olé, there would be a closed agreement between Colapinto and Alpine. And his departure from Williams to the team also based in the United Kingdom could even be announced in the coming days.