Franco Colapinto poised for dramatic F1 return after hint in deleted post

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Speculation over Franco Colapinto’s future with Williams has intensified with the Argentinian driver closely linked with a switch to Alpine in 2025. A social media post by Colapinto’s father, Anibal, since deleted, has only increased the speculation surrounding Alpine’s F1 2025 driver lineup. The image was accompanied by a short caption, which read: “There are few of us who already know everything... F1 2025.” open image in gallery Colapinto could return to the grid in 2025 Jack Doohan will still start the season as Pierre Gasly’s team-mate for Alpine, however the Argentine is rumored to be seen as a backup plan in case Doohan doesn’t deliver early on. However, Alpine adviser Flavio Briatore is a long-term admirer of Colapinto and told German publication Auto Motor und Sport: “I’m interested in any driver who is fast.