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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
Like all the teams, Alpine has already announced its driver duo for the 2025 season. After deciding to part ways with Esteban Ocon, it was Jack Doohan who was chosen to team up with the untouchable Pierre Gasly. And yet, Flavio Briatore would be on the verge of reaching an agreement with Franco Colapinto in order to already put pressure on the Australian rookie.
At the end of last season, Alpine made the choice to separate fromEsteban Oconwho got involved with Haas. Moreover, the French driver was even excluded from the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. It is Jack Doohan who had taken his place in his seat. It must be said that the Australian rookie will be Pierre Gasly’s teammate in 2025. But his future is already darkening at Alpine !
-Colapinto arrives to put pressure on Doohan?
Accustomed to shattering decisions, Flavio Briatore could do it again. Indeed, on Wednesday, a crazy rumor circulated in Argentina. The media Ole thus ensured that Franco Colapinto was very close to engaging with Alpine to take the place of Jack Doohanwho has not even officially started with the French team yet. A huge bomb, but the rumor of an arrival of the Argentine pilot at Alpinewas already circulating before the officialization of the choice of Jack Doohan. It must be said that Colapinto impressed on his debut F1 chez Williamsand he officially finds himself without a steering wheel. According to Nextgen-auto.comthis is the reason why Flavio Briatore hopes to jump at the opportunity. But rather with a view to preparing for a possible failure of Jack Doohan. Franco Colapinto would thus be a sort of understudy ready to jump at the opportunity if one of the two pilots Alpine came to disappoint. In other words, the pressure on the Australian rookie will be immense.
Hirakawa, Alpine’s other surprise
Besides, Alpine also announced the arrival of Ryo Hirakawa which strengthens the pool of test drivers for the French team. Despite the presence of Paul Aaronnamed third pilot, Alpine has decided to hire the Japanese who will notably be on track during the first free practice session at Suzukain front of his audience. Ryo Hirakawa will drive on the team simulator while participating in the old F1 testing program. After Pierre Gasly, Jack Doohan et Paul Aaron, Alpine therefore recruits two other pilots with Ryo Hirakawa and probably Franco Colapinto. Without forgetting Victor Martinscurrently in F2 but who is one of the pilots Alpine also.
