Franco Colapinto’s Commitment at Alpine
In light of ongoing conversations about his future with Alpine, Franco Colapinto reaffirms his determination to improve the less-than-satisfactory results achieved with a challenging 2025 F1 car.
The transition from Jack Doohan to Colapinto has yet to yield the desired outcomes for Alpine. Following six race weekends filled with issues and no points, Doohan was replaced post the Miami Grand Prix, yet Colapinto has faced similar struggles, also failing to score points after seven races.
So far, Colapinto’s highest finish is 13th, and he achieved his best qualifying position of 12th in Canada—the only instance of him outqualifying teammate Pierre Gasly. Much like Doohan, he has struggled to adapt to the 2025 Alpine car, particularly over longer races.
Some of these difficulties stem from his inexperience, combined with the unpredictable nature and limited operating range of the Alpine A525, making his challenges more pronounced.
These car issues are not unique to Colapinto; Gasly has also expressed frustrations with the car’s handling. While Alpine’s early testing hints at some potential, translating that into race performance has proven elusive, with Gasly’s seventh-place finish in Bahrain being an exception rather than the norm.
Despite these setbacks, Colapinto remains unshaken by the speculation regarding his position. Acknowledging the need for improvement, he stated, “I just need to keep working and trying to help the team to improve the car.”
Although reports suggest that Colapinto will remain with Alpine for the remainder of the 2025 season, his future remains uncertain as he is currently evaluated on a race-by-race basis. With a focus on 2026 and significant backing from Argentina, Colapinto has some leeway, but he must demonstrate tangible results to secure his spot.
