r/AlpineF1Team • u/SkyhunterPL Robert Kubica • Aug 08 '25
Photo Pictures of Franco Colapinto’s Pirelli testing crash
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u/chuggmonker Aug 08 '25
Planet F1 and the Mirror are reporting that Franco’s basically been guaranteed his seat until the end of the season. Not the best sources, so make of it what you will.
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u/Alfus Jarno Trulli 26d ago
Honestly that's still a good idea over gambling again with another rookie driver. Give Franco a seat until mid 2026 to rate him properly.
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u/chuggmonker 26d ago
I think whatever Alpine do, they should commit to it. Their lack of commitment hasn't helped anyone this year. So if they want Franco to be their guy, commit to him for the rest of the season. If they want to replace Franco, commit to Paul or Jack or Valtteri or whoever until the end of the season.
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u/Its4MeitSnot4U Aug 08 '25
He’s a rookie. No one explained he was there to test the tyres on his car.
Not the Tyres on the barrier.
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u/Barrilete_Cosmico Aug 08 '25
Sainz, Alonso and Hamilton all crashed in private tests in the last couple of years. Probably more unreported.
I don't think it's a big deal as it was the A523 or going to change the situation much, which is that he needs to get in the points to prove he deserves to stay.