F1: Colapinto an 'important asset' for Alpine, says Briatore

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For Franco Colapinto, joining AlpineF1 was a strategic decision to secure his long-term future in Formula 1. The Argentinian explained why he had chosen to leave Williams for his new role. "In the end, Alpine was the best option, and the one that gave me (...) Formula 1 / Alpine F1 Team

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F1: Colapinto an 'important asset' for Alpine, says Briatore

Though seemingly still part of Williams future, Flavio Briatore insists that Franco Colapinto is one of Alpine's most important assets. A product of the Grove outfit's young driver programme, with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz driving for the team... More »

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The advisor to Alpine, Flavio Briatore spoke about the Argentine Franco Colapinto, current reserve driver, and said that “it is the most important project” of the French team. Briatore was one of the most important pieces so that the pillar could get a place in Alpine, after Williams lost his place – and had few chances of running as a reserve pilot – after the arrival of the Spanish Carlos Sainz Jr. In dialogue with Telenoche, the Italian busin…

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Colapinto: “An honour” to have the trust of Briatore following Alpine F1 move

Franco Colapinto believes that a strong endorsement from Flavio Briatore, who currently serves as an executive advisor to Alpine, bodes well for his future in F1.  After turning the heads of many with his dynamic debut for Williams last year, the Argentine driver joined Alpine last month as one of their test and reserve drivers for the upcoming F1 season.  Although the 21-year-old lost his seat to former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, a full-time …