Formula 1 is in full swing ahead of the start of the 2025 season, and at the heart of the hype is Argentine prodigy Franco Colapinto . At 21, Colapinto not only represents Argentina’s hope in motorsport, but could be the missing piece for Alpine to re-emerge as a true contender among giants such as Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari .

The Alpine team heads into 2025 with a completely redesigned car, promising to be one of the fastest and most consistent on the grid. Engineers have worked tirelessly on aerodynamic improvements, confident that this is the car that can challenge Red Bull’s dominance and Mercedes’ tactical strength. However, a competitive car is not enough; a driver is needed who can push the team’s potential to the limit, and this is where Colapinto could shine.

The Argentine, known for his aggressive and strategic driving style, has proven to be a driver hungry for victory. His performances in lower categories such as Formula 3 and Formula 2 have earned him the respect of the motorsport community, establishing him as a rising talent who is not afraid to take on the big names.

The return of  Flavio Briatore , an iconic figure in Formula 1 history, as a strategic advisor to the team has further ignited the flame of hope for Alpine. Briatore, famed for leading teams such as Renault to glory, has made it clear that he trusts Colapinto as the driver capable of leading a new golden era. His experience and bold approach could be the perfect complement to the Argentinian’s winning mentality.

Briatore has already publicly expressed his admiration for Colapinto’s tenacity and ability to adapt, calling him a “rough diamond ready to shine.”

The question on everyone’s mind is whether Alpine can truly break the stranglehold of the established giants. The competitive landscape in 2025 is not straightforward: Red Bull remains a titan with Max Verstappen at the helm, Mercedes has a relentless strategy, and Ferrari never fails to be a dangerous contender. However, the dynamism that Colapinto brings, combined with Alpine’s technical innovations, could shake up the grid like never before.

In a recent analysis, experts pointed out that the key to Alpine’s success lies in maximising the synergy between the driver and the technical team. Colapinto, with his keen technical understanding and fearlessness on track, could be the catalyst needed to achieve this.

As fans eagerly await the start of the season, the stakes are high for the Argentine. Will he be the driver to take Alpine to stardom, or will his talents be quickly coveted by other teams if the project fails to meet expectations? What is certain is that Franco Colapinto is destined to make his mark on Formula 1, and 2025 could be the start of something extraordinary.

The track will talk, and the motorsport world will be watching.