
The Argentine driver Franco Colapinto has been designated as the reserve driver for Alpine for this season. The main team will consist of the Frenchman Pierre Gasly and the Australian Jack Doohan. There is a possibility that Colapinto could replace Doohan if the latter does not achieve the expected results in the first Grands Prix.
This week, Colapinto had the opportunity to test an Alpine for the first time during the testing sessions in Barcelona, where the 2022 and 2023 models were evaluated. The photos shared by Alpine show Colapinto enjoying a mate, notably with a sticker of Lionel Messi on the thermos.
On social media, Alpine posted images of Colapinto with the message: 'Mate before or after training? Always before AND after! đź’Ş'. The young Argentine driver is thus preparing for a possible entry into the Formula 1 grid if required by the Alpine team.