In Miami, Alpine made a strong statement. But beyond the overall result, one name now stands out as the obvious choice: Franco Colapinto. And Flavio Briatore was right on the money…
Colapinto, the revelation of the weekend
In a lively Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto clearly stepped up his game. Solid throughout the weekend, the Argentinian converted his good form into valuable points on Sunday, confirming his expected rise to prominence.
This immediately appealed to Flavio Briatore , who didn't hesitate to express his enthusiasm: "That's exactly what we expect from him every weekend."
A strong message, almost an official status within the team.
Alpine confirms its progress
Collectively, the Alpine F1 Team delivered a solid performance. Present in the final stages of qualifying, the French team demonstrated that it can now consistently challenge for points. This Florida weekend marks a turning point: Alpine has established itself in the midfield battle, securing fifth place in the constructors' championship.
Gasly frustrated, but not out of the running
While Colapinto shone, the situation was more difficult for Pierre Gasly . Caught in an incident during the race, the Frenchman was unable to realize the full potential of his car.
Briatore did not hide his disappointment: the opportunity to score more points was very real, but was lost due to an avoidable racing incident.
A duo under surveillance
Behind the compliments addressed to Colapinto , a broader message is emerging: Alpine now expects consistency... from both sides of the garage.
"We need this level of performance in every race ," Briatore insisted.
One way to lay the groundwork: talent is no longer enough, consistency is needed.
Heading towards Canada with some adjustments
With a short break before the next race, the team will thoroughly analyze its technical upgrades, particularly those that haven't delivered the expected results for Gasly . The goal: to make quick adjustments to capitalize on the positive momentum.
Is Alpine changing its scale?
Between its climb in the standings, Colapinto 's growing influence , and increased internal demands, Alpine seems to be entering a new phase. Miami may not have been the end goal… but rather a starting point. And with Briatore already very clear about his expectations, the future promises to be highly charged.
