In the framework of a lavish presentation full of media that respond to the world’s opinion of the press, the new Formula 1 car, the Alpine A525, was presented. The team that now has the honor of having Franco Colapinto among its ranks. The Argentine driver expressed his great pleasure.
By Diego Augusto Sirera
This very special event took place at the “London Arena” where not only was the car presented to the public with its new sponsors, but also the well-known supplier of pink mineral water of European origin, which is already characteristic not only of this team but also of Formula 1 because it has had many years of significance in different teams.
The drivers were also seen dressed in racing gear, the four who are part of the Alpine legion, among which we have the French Pierre Gasly, the most experienced of the four, about to turn 29, ex-Red Bull with around a decade of experience in Formula 1, therefore he is the first driver of the team and is the one who has the voice of command on the track, let’s say the one who has the main jobs, but also the main advantages that come with being the first driver.
As a teammate we find the 21-year-old Jack Doohan, son of the former 1997 world champion motorcycle racer Mike Doohan. Jack was a participant in the Formula 2 championship in 2023, while in 2024 he had no activity on the track. He arrives very “raw” with a lot of pressure due to the “phenomenon” of Colapinto and the “media noise” that his name represents in any team and also not having yielded great results in the only competition he did replacing Esteban Ocon, former regular driver of this team in the last date of 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
In third order we have Franco: the Argentine driver arrives with an absolutely escalating early success and an inspiration of idolatry in 47 million Argentines.
Being the most convening man of the last six months of Formula 1 and taking into account his speed when driving the vehicle, many people expect perhaps more than he can really give on top of that car.
The driver from the city of Pilar had a good campaign in nine races last year with the Williams team and has enjoyed unprecedented media exposure almost at the level of Leo Messi, which makes all the media look at him.
In last order we have Paul Aron:
And as the saying goes “He who laughs last laughs best” because this Estonian driver is perhaps the most difficult adversary that Franco has within the team, he was the one who made him “suffer” and bring out his best level last year racing in Formula 2 And the one who does not forgive him absolutely anything who has a “thirst” for victory completely “blind” just by saying that he came third in the 2024 Formula 2 championship while Franco finished in seventh position Of course because he could not compete in the last races due to the Williams Formula 1 car being affected.
Flavio’s advice:
We know that Flavio Briatore is one of the most controversial characters in international Formula 1 in the last 35 years. He was the one who made Michael Schumacher champion in 1994 and 1995 and who did the same with Fernando Alonso in 2005 and 2006. It is time to think that in these hours that we are living “Bubbles of Glory” Franco could be another one of those who reach the maximum blessing of Formula 1 in some time, but that is very difficult to achieve at the moment. This character stands out for his high level of coldness when making decisions. As long as he plays in favor of Argentina and Franco is his “protected” the country wins although he also puts pressure. In the last hours he said “whoever does not perform within my team and does not provide sufficient results is left out” and nobody would be saying or in a position to affirm “out loud” that Franco could achieve good results with that car, nobody knows. For the moment, his advice and technical direction in the team have made a difference, since the development of the drivers and the cars was not the same since his incorporation into the structure last year, achieving a double podium in the chaotic race in Brazil with his two vehicles.
The car and its characteristics:
Rear-wheel drive carbon fiber monocoque that mounts a 1.6 l Mercedes engine with turbo and approximately 950 horsepower
The gearbox also of Mercedes origin with eight speed
Suspensions developed by Alpine not deviating too much from last year’s frame
Conclusion:
This is how the French intend to win in 2025, who will surely be ready to fight on the tracks of the Formula 1 world.
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