Franco Colapinto, the Argentine Formula 1 driver, has joined Alpine as their reserve and test driver after talks with Red Bull fell through. Initially, there was speculation about Colapinto potentially becoming Max Verstappen's teammate in 2025, but the Red Bull opportunity ultimately did not work out. Alpine, however, secured Colapinto's services with a five-year loan from Williams for a reported $20 million.
's manager, Maria Catarineu, has shed light on the intriguing talks with Red Bull regarding the Argentinian driver's potential entry into the team.
However, initial success was overshadowed by several late-season crashes during his nine-race stint, ultimately affecting his prospects with Red Bull.Planet F1“Clearly, Christian showed an interest in Franco. It could have been for Red Bull as Max’s team-mate, or for the second Red Bull team. There were other teams too.“Eventually, the Red Bull route, for different reasons, could not be.
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore played a key role in these negotiations, eventually securing Colapinto for Alpine’s roster by reportedly paying $20 million to Williams for a five-year loan.“But Flavio said ‘I want him, and I want him like this and like this’.
“But then again there was uncertainty and his anguish, because there is no place at Williams. And now he is happy. Very happy.”“I am super excited to have the opportunity to join BWT Alpine Formula One Team.
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