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Struggling Colapinto Faces Challenges in Formula 1
Franco Colapinto's Formula 1 journey with Alpine has been a rollercoaster ride so far. After being brought in as a reserve driver at the start of the season by team principal Flavio Briatore, Colapinto was promoted to a race seat following the Miami Grand Prix [1].
However, the results have been less than promising. Colapinto has failed to score any points in eight races, while his teammate Pierre Gasly has accumulated 13 points in the same period [2]. This underperformance is a stark contrast to the promising form Colapinto showed as a Williams substitute in late 2024.
Colapinto himself admitted to a lack of confidence and difficulties in finding his rhythm through corners, factors that have negatively impacted his performance on track [1]. Mid-season reviews described his campaign as a mix of potential and inconsistency, with frequent errors and struggles with racecraft preventing him from becoming a reliable point scorer [3].
Despite these challenges, Alpine has decided to let Colapinto continue racing until the end of the season. They hope that he can turn things around and prove himself worthy of a place in the 2026 Formula 1 grid. Colapinto's future at Alpine beyond this season is not yet certain, but he needs to significantly improve his performances to remain in the Formula 1 grid [4].
Recent events have not made things easier for Colapinto. A significant crash during Pirelli testing disrupted Alpine's preparations, further underlining a difficult season for the young driver [5]. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Colapinto to see if he can rise to the challenge and deliver the results that Alpine is hoping for.
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Sports have not been kind to Franco Colapinto this season, as he struggles to find his rhythm in Formula 1 races. Despite underperforming and failing to score points in eight races, Franco hopes to turn things around and prove himself in the Formula 1 grid through improved performances.
