Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Alpine driver Franco Colapinto (43) during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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Alpine Set to Retain Franco Colapinto for Remaining Races!

Franco Colapinto might get to stay beyond 5 races at Alpine

Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Alpine driver Franco Colapinto (43) during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Franco Colapinto was racing in 2025 once again. The Argentine driver did not have seat for the 2025 F1 season. However, he was secured by Alpine F1 as their reserve driver for 2025. Colapinto got his moment to shine one month. He was subbed for an underperforming Jack Doohan. Colapinto took the wheel of Alpine from the Imola GP. He was set to drive on a five-race contract.

Last time Colapinto made a mid-season debut, he was able to turn many heads with his performance at Williams F1. However, Franco Colapinto could not bring back the same magic in the 2025 season with Alpine F1. To make matter worse, he was facing heavy criticism by the media. Earlier on Flavio Briatore came forward in his defence to put down the claims by media. It seems like his efforts have been rewarded after his initial stint at Alpine.

Alpine Intend to Race with Franco Colapinto in the 2025 Season

Franco Colapinto’s first five races with Alpine were difficult and unstable to say none the least. He is yet to score to a point for the team in his five race stint. Colapinto is steadily improving his results as the weekends progress. He managed to bring P12 during the Candian Grand Prix qualifying and narrowly missed out on points. Colapinto looked steady during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend once again. However, he lagged behind during the race finishing P13.

A tough end to the weekend for the team. pic.twitter.com/e3JFuy1eyZ
— BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) June 29, 2025

As it stands currently, Colapinto’s management team is trying their best to keep him racing in 2025. Alpine have approved him for further races in the initial evaluation. According to the Argentine driver-

“Generally, I’ve been feeling better, more comfortable and more connected with the car and that’s what we are looking for. At the end of the day we are just trying to focus race-by-race and go step-by-step, then we’ll see what happens.”

The upcoming Grand Prix in Silverstone will be a crucial race for Colapinto. He made his debut in F1 last year with Williams at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. Things are going to get rather difficult for him. Colapinto is going to serve a penalty in the next race for forcing Oscar Piastri off track in the Austrian GP. He will have to compensate for the same if he wants to keep his chances alive for his seat.

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