Franco Colapinto finds Alpine refuge

Franco Colapinto's stunning transfer fee 'leaked' as F1 wonderkid joins Alpine from Williams
As reported by F1 Insider via F1 Oversteer, the rumour circulating around is that Alpine paid €10 million to Williams to lure Colapinto across. Many fans feel Colapinto could be in prime position to replace Doohan, who is already under pressure before the season even starts.
Franco Colapinto shares final Williams message ahead of Alpine move
Franco Colapinto has shared a final message to the Williams fans after his move from Grove to Alpine was confirmed on Thursday. With Carlos Sainz arriving to take his Williams seat, Colapinto has opted to move elsewhere in an effort to get back onto the Formula 1 grid.
Colapinto joins Alpine as reserve after Williams release
Argentine Franco Colapinto is to be Alpine's reserve driver this season after signing a multi-year deal to join the team from Williams.
F1: Colapinto to join BWT Alpine F1 Team as a reserve driver for 2025
Colapinto will join BWT Alpine's other two reserve drivers, Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa in backup and testing roles. The post F1: Colapinto to join BWT Alpine F1 Team as a reserve driver for 2025 appeared first on The Manual.
Franco Colapinto’s move to Alpine revives his F1 future — and pressures Jack Doohan
Signing Colapinto is a solid bet for Alpine, but there's no question it puts a spotlight on its 2025 driver before the season even begins.
With Alpine signing Colapinto, is Hirakawa right to continue to dream about F1?
OPINION: With three reserve drivers now on its books pushing for a race chance, Alpine's team debriefs might be more crowded than usual this year. Among those keen to find an opening is a Le Mans winner and WEC champion with recent experience driving for McLaren and Haas - but will Ryo Hirakawa's F1 dream be frustrated?
Williams explain decision to release Franco Colapinto to Alpine
Alpine confirmed on Thursday (Jan 18) that Franco Colapinto will be one of their reserve drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the 21-year-old making the switch from Williams. The Argentinian driver takes up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the upcoming championship and will attend several grand prixs across the course of the season sharing driving duties with Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa.
Franco Colapinto joins Alpine F1 on multi-year deal, will be reserve driver for 2025
Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 Formula One season after the team struck a deal to sign him from Williams. The team has maintained that Jack Doohan, who it named as Esteban Ocon’s replacement for 2025 at the end of August, is its race driver for the start of the season.
Rising F1 star Franco Colapinto joins Alpine after striking agreement with Williams
Franco Colapinto has left Williams for Alpine, with the 21-year-old Argentine signing on as the team's test and reserve driver for the upcoming Formula One season
Williams make ominous Franco Colapinto statement as Jack Doohan faces early F1 sacking
James Vowles produced an ominous statement after Franco Colapinto was confirmed as Alpine ’s new test and reserve driver for the 2025 season. The Williams boss described the agreement as the 21-year-old’s ‘best chance of securing a race seat in 2025 or 2026’.
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Colapinto joins Alpine in initial reserve role following Williams agreement
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Williams F1 chief's comment after Franco Colapinto move speaks volumes for Jack Doohan
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“The world can’t see” Williams' F1 progress, says Vowles
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