Okay, so let’s talk about this whole Franco Colapinto and Sauber F1 thing. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, and I’ve been digging into it, so here’s the lowdown from what I’ve found.
First off, I started by checking out the latest buzz around Colapinto. He is a young racing talent from Argentina, he joined the Williams team last year at the Italian Grand Prix. His performance was pretty good. But then I saw a comment from him on an announcement about Bortoleto joining Sauber, and it got me thinking, “Is Sauber still looking at Colapinto?”
So, I went down the rabbit hole. I searched through some F1 news sites and fan forums. There were whispers everywhere. Some folks were saying that Colapinto might be a good fit for Sauber because he’s shown he has the skill to compete, and he’s young, fast and has got potential, just what they need. Others were saying that there was nothing to suggest that Sauber was interested in him.
- I reviewed some of Colapinto’s past races. The guy’s got skills, no doubt. He started his career in karting, winning the 2018 Argentinian title, before entering single-seaters in 2019. He won the Spanish F4 series in his rookie year, before finishing third in the Formula Renault Eurocup in 2020.
- I also looked at Sauber’s current driver lineup. They’ve got their hands full, but there’s always talk about future prospects. But then it seemed that Colapinto was going to Alpine, as a reserve driver!
- I checked on comments from industry people. There was this one from a veteran journalist, Roger Benoit, who seemed to think Colapinto could be a dark horse. I didn’t get much concrete stuff, but it kept me looking.
After that, I decided to see if there were any official statements. I combed through Sauber’s press releases and social media. Nothing concrete. It felt like a dead end, honestly. All signs were pointing to Colapinto going to Alpine, not Sauber.
Then, I thought, “Maybe it’s not about what’s being said, but what’s not being said.” Sometimes, teams keep things quiet until everything’s locked in. So, I kept an eye on the rumors, the speculation. It’s like a puzzle, and you’ve got to look at all the pieces, even the ones that don’t seem to fit at first.
My Conclusion
In the end, it seems that Sauber isn’t interested in Colapinto, or if they were, they’re not anymore. The Argentinian driver is joining Alpine as their reserve driver in 2025. That seems pretty official to me. There is no more speculation to be had. It seems like Colapinto is on a different path for now, but who knows what the future holds?
This whole thing taught me that in the world of F1, things change fast. One minute a driver is the next big thing, the next they’re out of the picture. You’ve got to stay on your toes and be ready for anything.
