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Valtteri Bottas poised for Alpine F1 comeback, saving season from disaster

James Taylor by James Taylor
June 30, 2025
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Valtteri Bottas poised for Alpine F1 comeback, saving season from disaster

Valtteri Bottas’ Sensational Comeback: The Key to Alpine’s Redemption in F1

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Valtteri Bottas is poised to make a sensational mid-season comeback to Formula 1, potentially saving Alpine’s disastrous 2025 season. With the team languishing at the bottom of the constructors’ standings and rookie Franco Colapinto struggling to deliver, Bottas has emerged as the knight in shining armor for the French outfit.

Alpine has been clear about their readiness to shake things up in their driver lineup after a disappointing start to the year. Colapinto, brought in as a replacement for Jack Doohan on a short-term deal, has failed to make the desired impact. Rumors swirl within the paddock that Alpine is closely monitoring Colapinto’s performance with a race-by-race evaluation.

Executive advisor Flavio Briatore has reportedly reached out to Mercedes about the availability of Bottas in case Alpine decides to make another driver switch before the season concludes. Bottas, currently serving as Mercedes’ reserve and test driver, has expressed his eagerness to return to full-time racing and has been linked with the new Cadillac team joining the grid in 2026.

The pressure on Alpine to turn their season around is mounting, with Briatore and the team leadership seeking an experienced driver like Bottas to stabilize the ship. With his impressive track record of 10 Grand Prix wins and over a decade of F1 experience, Bottas seems like the perfect fit to steer Alpine in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Colapinto’s lackluster performance at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix has only added to the team’s woes. With his contract running through the upcoming British Grand Prix, speculations suggest that Colapinto’s time at Alpine could be on the chopping block if he fails to deliver improved results.

Briatore minced no words post-qualifying in Austria, emphasizing the need for both Alpine cars to perform better and score points consistently. As the team grapples with power unit struggles in a transition year before switching to Mercedes engines, the urgency for immediate results is palpable.

The upcoming races, especially at Silverstone, will be crucial for both Colapinto and Alpine. The potential return of Bottas could not only inject much-needed experience into the team but also set the stage for a stronger partnership with Mercedes in 2026.

As the F1 world eagerly watches the developments at Alpine, all eyes are on Silverstone and Colapinto’s final opportunity to prove his worth to the team’s hierarchy. The clock is ticking for Alpine as they teeter on the brink of a season-saving decision.

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