US EditionColapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust
- Franco Colapinto was promoted last week to race for Alpine in the next five Formula 1 events, partnering Pierre Gasly starting at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy.
- Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan, who was dropped amid a wider team reshuffle, with Alpine setting a five-race contract and promising a re-evaluation in July.
- Having raced nine F1 races last year with Williams, Colapinto acknowledges the challenge to quickly regain form and feels the five races might not be enough to fully adapt.
- Colapinto referenced Carlos Sainz Jr.’s remark that adapting to a new car could require up to 10 races, and expressed that the five races Alpine has offered may be insufficient for him, especially since he has only competed in nine Grands Prix so far in his F1 career.
- Colapinto stated that stepping in midseason is never ideal, but he is happy to be back and aims to maximize his performance despite the limited timeframe.
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Franco Colapinto Believes that 5 Races in F1 Are Not Enough to Take Pace; ‘We Start From Scratch’
Runner Franco Colapinto says that replacing another Formula 1 driver in the middle of the season is never nice and doesn't think his five-run contract with Alpine is long enough.After Australian rookie Jack Doohan was discarded in the middle of the turbulence in Alpine, Colapinto last week gave the reserve driver jump to partner with Pierre Gasly starting this week in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.Colapinto, who competed nine grand prizes with W…
Los Angeles Times
Santa Maria TimesColapinto Warns that Five Races Would Not Be Enough to Get Into Rhythm with Alpine
Franco Colapinto says replacing another Formula One driver in the middle of the season is never nice and doesn't think his five-run contract with Alpine is long enough.
F1 Imola Grand Prix: Colapinto says his five-race deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust
After Australian rookie Jack Doohan was dropped amid wider upheaval at Alpine, Colapinto was promoted from a reserve role last week to partner Pierre Gasly starting this week at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
The Star Democrat
Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Franco Colapinto says replacing another Formula 1 driver during the season are “never nice circumstances” and he doesn’t believe his five-race deal with Alpine is long enough.
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