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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, a diploma of a master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties
To everyone's surprise, Alpine announced the arrival of four new pilots in the wake of the departure of Esteban Ocon. Jack Doohan was first appointed alongside Pierre Gasly, but that's not all. Franco Colapinto signed as the third pilot alongside Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa. Oliver Oakes re knows that he is preparing the future. Bad news for Gasly?
Alpine led a small revolution at the end of the season. Indeed, the French team has separated fromEsteban Oconruled out for the last race of the season, and replaced by Jack Doohanhis successor for 2025. The duo Gasly–Doohan is therefore formalized for this year, and yet Alpine has continued to recruit pilots. The first of them, Paul Aronwas named third pilot. Until then, nothing exceptional, especially since it is part of the academy Alpine. However, the French team has chained the formalizations, with that RYO HIRAKAWAwho will be on the track during the first free test session at Suzukahis GP at home. But the announcement that has been talked about is that of Franco frankntoto. Argentinian made a very noticed beginnings at Williams in 2024 and was even expected to replace Sergio Pérez chez Red Bull. Therefore, the signing of Collapent is clearly a threat to Doohan. Alpine now has six pilots for two buckets, and Oliver Oakesboss of the team, assures that this allows him to prepare the future. Not reassuring for the two holders.
-Alpine puts pressure on Gasly
« It was a bit severe with Jack, because of certain things written by keyboard warriors, and he will have his chance next year. I think the intention is not to put pressure on him. It is really to give the team options for the future. And for me, F1 is a question of low deviations. There are many people who depend on a driver every weekend, and we must make sure that we have the best drivers in the racing car, not only today, but also in the future. I think Franco made an excellent first impression with Williams. It is clear that he probably tried to do a little too much at the end », He says in remarks reported by Nextgen-auto.combefore continuing.
“It is difficult in F1 to plan what will happen and the pilots you are going to have in the car”
« It is difficult to determine the part which comes back to the situation in which he was, namely that he had no confirmed seat and that he was trying to do too much, and the part that comes to a compromise on The car parts. But I think the main thing is that he made a strong impression with the speed he showed. For us, it's great to have this list of two young pilots, Paul and Franco, who are waiting behind the scenes. Because it is not only 2025; 2026 and 2027 will arrive quickly, and it is difficult in F1 to plan what will happen and the pilots you are going to have in the car. This allows everyone to be honest as for their performance and gives us options », Add Oliver Oakes. Pierre Gasly will appreciate.
