AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

Franco Colapinto urged to elevate performance after Briatore’s critical assessment

Publisher by Publisher
June 29, 2025
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Franco Colapinto urged to elevate performance after Briatore’s critical assessment

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 28, 2025 Alpine's Franco Colapinto during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Darko Bandic

Flavio Briatore Sends Stern Warning to Franco Colapinto After Disappointing Performance

In a shocking turn of events at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto received a harsh message from none other than Flavio Briatore himself. The racing mogul made it crystal clear that Colapinto needs to step up his game after failing to make it through to Q3.

While Colapinto struggled to find his pace, his teammate Pierre Gasly shined on the track, securing a spot in Q3 and ultimately finishing 10th on the grid. Colapinto’s costly lock-up at Turn 3 during Q2 left him in 14th place, a far cry from where Briatore believes he should be.

Expressing his disappointment, Briatore stated, “Clearly the car was good enough for Q3, but we are still lacking having two cars up where they should be. Franco was through Q1 but too far away to reach Q3, which we need to improve if we are to put ourselves in a more competitive position with both cars.”

The pressure is on for Colapinto, especially since he is currently on a race-by-race deal. Despite being promised a spot in the car for the upcoming British Grand Prix, the Argentinean driver has yet to prove his worth to Briatore for a long-term commitment.

Colapinto’s journey with Alpine has been rocky, with crashes and failed qualifications marring his performances. However, a glimmer of hope emerged in Canada when he made it to Q2 for the first time. Despite these small victories, Colapinto has yet to secure any points for Alpine, leaving the team languishing at the bottom of the constructors’ championship.

Explaining his recent setback in Austria, Colapinto cited challenging weather conditions, including unpredictable gusts of wind, as a contributing factor to his Turn 3 error. Despite acknowledging his need for improvement, Colapinto remains determined to excel on the track and prove his critics wrong.

Tags: franco-colapinto-2
Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

Tom Dillmann Announces Return to Racing Four Weeks After Spine Injury
Motorsports

Tom Dillmann Announces Return to Racing Four Weeks After Spine Injury

Le Mans and Sebring winner poised to rejoin title fight following successful vertebra surgery French endurance ace Tom Dillmann, fresh...

by Harry Bright
July 30, 2025
Austin Hill Suspended by NASCAR, Playoff Points Stripped: Shocking Crash Fallout
Motorsports

Austin Hill Suspended by NASCAR, Playoff Points Stripped: Shocking Crash Fallout

Stan Szeto

by James Taylor
July 29, 2025
Max Verstappen’s Audacious Plan to Revolutionize Racing Beyond F1 Unveiled
Motorsports

Max Verstappen’s Audacious Plan to Revolutionize Racing Beyond F1 Unveiled

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen...

by David Castro
July 29, 2025
Papaya Showdown in Budapest: Piastri vs. Norris Set for Fierce Battle!
Motorsports

Papaya Showdown in Budapest: Piastri vs. Norris Set for Fierce Battle!

2025 Getty Images

by James Taylor
July 29, 2025

Recent News

Tom Dillmann Announces Return to Racing Four Weeks After Spine Injury

Tom Dillmann Announces Return to Racing Four Weeks After Spine Injury

July 30, 2025
Austin Hill Suspended by NASCAR, Playoff Points Stripped: Shocking Crash Fallout

Austin Hill Suspended by NASCAR, Playoff Points Stripped: Shocking Crash Fallout

July 29, 2025
Max Verstappen’s Audacious Plan to Revolutionize Racing Beyond F1 Unveiled

Max Verstappen’s Audacious Plan to Revolutionize Racing Beyond F1 Unveiled

July 29, 2025
Papaya Showdown in Budapest: Piastri vs. Norris Set for Fierce Battle!

Papaya Showdown in Budapest: Piastri vs. Norris Set for Fierce Battle!

July 29, 2025

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

Enable Notifications OK No thanks