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Flamboyant Briatore: Defending Colapinto’s Rocky Start – Exclusive Insights on Alpine’s Rising Star

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
May 20, 2025
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Flavio Briatore Shatters Alpine’s F1 Plan, Sparks Controversy Over Franco Colapinto Seat

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 Alpine executive director and de facto team principal Flavio Briatore arrives ahead of practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Flavio Briatore Comes to the Defense of Franco Colapinto: A Stormy Start in the World of Formula 1

In the adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1, every twist and turn can make or break a career. For Franco Colapinto, the young Argentine driver, the journey has been tumultuous from the start. Despite a rocky debut weekend with Alpine, the team boss Flavio Briatore is urging patience and understanding.

Amidst a whirlwind of expectations and pressure, Colapinto failed to meet Briatore’s three demands during his inaugural race with Alpine. Struggling to find his footing, the 21-year-old driver not only failed to secure any points but also pushed his team to the limit with damages to his car after a qualifying session mishap.

However, Briatore, known for his no-nonsense approach, offered a glimmer of hope for Colapinto post-race, emphasizing the need for patience and acknowledging the challenges the young driver faced. “This was his first race with Alpine, and he was in a difficult situation after the incident in qualifying. We will see what happens, but we also need to have some patience with him because he is a very young guy with great potential,” Briatore stated.

Despite the setbacks, Colapinto remains optimistic about the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. While points eluded him in Imola, where even his experienced teammate Pierre Gasly struggled, Colapinto expressed satisfaction with his performance and progress throughout the race. “I gained more confidence with the car lap after lap and closed in on Gasly’s times, who is the reference in the team. The goal was to finish the race, while scoring points was challenging given the starting position. Monaco? I am confident, but I will have to take it slowly, one step at a time,” Colapinto shared at the end of the race, much to Briatore’s delight.

As Colapinto navigates the high-octane world of Formula 1, all eyes will be on him in Monaco, where he aims to prove his mettle amidst fierce competition. Will he rise to the occasion and silence the doubters? Only time will tell in this thrilling saga of speed, skill, and determination.

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