The definitive line up for the 2025 Formula 1 season was recently completed with Liam Lawson promoted to Red Bull in place of Sergio Perezof Isaac Hadjar alongside Yuki Tsunoda in Racing Bulls. This change has therefore extinguished any hope of being able to continue to see Franco at the wheel of a top series open-wheeled single-seater. Colapinto.
Many teams were actually interested in the Argentine, but after his latest accidents, all the team principals, including Christian Horner and Red Bull, have decided to take a step back, turning to the New Zealander from their academy.
However, Franco still hopes for the possibility of getting a second chance and, according to the latest rumours, he could be recalled as early as next season. Although there are no seats available, nothing would be definitive at Alpine. According to the rumors circulating within the paddock, Jack Doohanwho will join Pierre next year Gaslyhas a contract only for the first races of the season.
The French team would have signed the Australian exclusively for the first five Grands Prix, so as to be able to evaluate him immediately. It will therefore be essential for him not to make mistakes and win a new contract as soon as the traffic lights first go out in Australia. If the young driver does not convince the transalpine management in pole position to replace him there would be the new third driver Paul to and Franco himself Colapinto.
Juan Pablo also spoke on the issue Montoya who, during an interview stated: “There is a lot of talk about Colapinto, who could be an option for this seat, everything will depend on Doohan's performance. I heard that the Australian has the seat guaranteed only for a certain number of races and if it doesn't go well they can look for another option.”
The Colombian then concluded by saying: “Things in F1 are not black or white, they are grey. On the one hand there is Doohan with a contract, but he will have to do well to stay. On the other, many speculate that Colapinto is the person ready to replace him in case of errors”.
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