Alpine team leader Flavio Briatore has contradicted the team’s earlier announcement regarding Franco Colapinto’s promotion to a race seat for the next five Formula 1 rounds, starting with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. This announcement was made on May 7, following the decision to replace Jack Doohan, who did not score any points in the first six races of the 2025 season. The situation highlights a discrepancy between team management and the communicated plans for the driver lineup.
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Max Verstappen is poised to maintain a top-three position in the championship standings following the Belgian Grand Prix, having accumulated 185 points after the sprint weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. In contrast, George Russell sits fourth with 157 points, reflecting a disappointing performance from Mercedes, as only 25 points remain available before the summer break. Want More Context? 🔎
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