A warning from a Formula 1 team boss to his drivers before the 2025 season even begins
This month, the grid for the 2025 season was officially completed, following Red Bull's signing of Liam Lawson for their senior team and Isack Hadjar for their VCARB junior team. However, the pilots have already received warnings about their future.
Hadjar will take Lawson's place next year, after the latter was promoted to Red Bull, with the departure of Sergio Perez. At the same time, the confirmation of the grid led to the announcement of Franco Colapinto's departure from F1. This will give way to Carlos Sainz at Williams in 2025.
Can Colapinto return to F1?
Franco Colapinto has failed to land a drive elsewhere for 2024, despite interest shown by several team bosses in the paddock. He was originally tipped to join Red Bull, after Christian Horner suggested the Argentine driver was on the shortlist. However, this opportunity ultimately did not materialize for Colapinto.
Nonetheless, one team boss, Alpine's Flavio Briatore, remains interested in his signing following rumors that the Frenchman was considering Colapinto for next season. The Alpine team will field Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan in 2025, but Briatore clarified that a replacement was being considered if results did not follow.
“I’m interested in any fast driver. Colapinto surprised everyone,” Briatore told Auto Motor und Sport.
“The only thing certain is death. We will start the year with Pierre and Jack, I guarantee it. Then we will see during the season,” he added.
“I have to put the team in a position to succeed, and the driver has to do the work of almost a thousand people behind him. They all work for two people. If a pilot does not progress and does not report results, I replace him. »
Good to know
- Transfers in progress : Several teams continue to evaluate their drivers before the start of next season.
- Interest for Colapinto : Despite his departure, some in the paddock show an interest in giving him a second chance.
- Roster changes : Replacements are possible among the teams in the event of disappointing performances at the start of the season.
This article clearly illustrates the changing dynamics that govern the world of Formula 1 and highlights the challenges drivers face in this elite sport.
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