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F1 boss delivers shock SACK warning to drivers
The 2025 Formula 1 grid has been finalized, bringing significant changes to the team lineups, with some notable driver moves and stern performance expectations.
Red Bull has promoted Liam Lawson to its senior team, replacing Sergio Perez, while Isack Hadjar will take Lawson’s place at the junior VCARB team. This shift marks the end of Franco Colapinto’s F1 career, as the Argentine driver failed to secure a seat for 2024 despite previously being considered by Red Bull. Although Colapinto lost out on the Red Bull opportunity, his talent has not gone unnoticed, with Alpine reportedly keeping a close eye on him for the future.
Colapinto’s departure from F1 clears the way for Carlos Sainz to join Williams in 2025, taking over Colapinto’s spot in the lineup. Despite his exit, Colapinto’s prospects remain somewhat promising, with Alpine team principal Flavio Briatore acknowledging his skills. Briatore, however, made it clear that all driver positions are contingent on performance, warning that underperforming drivers will face replacement mid-season if results do not meet expectations.
Alpine’s lineup for 2025 will start with Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan, but Briatore issued a stern warning about the stakes ahead. Speaking to Auto Motor und Sport, Briatore emphasized that “no driver’s position is truly secure,” underlining the importance of performance. He further stressed that every driver must meet the high demands placed on them, as each team member’s efforts are behind the driver’s performance. “The driver is the one who must finish the work of the almost thousand people behind him. If a driver does not progress or deliver results, I will replace him,” he stated.
Briatore’s comments reflect the intense pressure and high standards within F1, where team and driver success hinges on constant results. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Colapinto’s immediate future in F1, there’s still hope that he may return to the grid, particularly if Alpine or another team has openings mid-season.
As the 2025 season draws closer, all eyes are on the teams and drivers, who must rise to the challenge and prove themselves in what promises to be a fiercely competitive year. The stakes have never been higher, with team leaders like Briatore willing to make tough decisions to ensure that performance levels remain at their peak.
