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Alpine consultant Flavio Briatore has printed there may be “no set limit” for the choice of races Franco Colapinto will participate on this yr.
Colapinto was once introduced as Jack Doohan’s alternative for the following 5 F1 races, beginning with this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as much as, and together with, the Austrian Grand Prix.
In Alpine’s press liberate, Briatore mentioned “the next five races will give us an opportunity to try something different and after this time period we will assess our options”.
However, he seems to have modified his stance when chatting with Sky Italy in Imola.
“It’s not that a driver gets three or five races. I expected more from Jack Doohan – maybe he needs a break,” stated Briatore.
“Franco will race up to wanted. I learn someplace that he’s going to have 5 races, however no, there is not any set prohibit on his races.
“He needs to be fast, not crash, and score points. I’m only asking him these three things – not 10. If he does them well, he will drive forever.”
Briatore ‘didn’t be expecting’ Oakes resignation
An afternoon previous to affirmation of Doohan and Colapinto’s switch, Oliver Oakes introduced he had resigned as staff most important for “personal reasons”.
Oakes, who’s in Imola, stepped down simply days after his brother William Oakes was once charged with “transferring criminal property” after being present in “possession of a large amount of cash” when he was once stopped in Silverstone Park on May 1.
The 31-year-old, of Rugby, Warwickshire, was once remanded in custody after showing at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on May 3.
William Oakes is a director at Hitech Grand Prix, the British-based junior staff based by means of his brother Oliver Oakes in 2015.
Oliver Oakes is within the Imola paddock with F2 staff Hitech, which he based
Briatore isn’t recognised as staff most important by means of the FIA, even supposing Alpine stated the Italian can be “covering the duties previously performed by Oakes”.
“Nothing changes – the organisational chart has shifted a bit, but everything else stays the same,” stated Briatore.
“When it comes to the team principal role, I need to assess the situation. For now, I’m taking charge, but I’m used to that, it’s not my first day at school.”
Flavio Briatore has taken up staff most important tasks consistent with Alpine however racing director Dave Greenwood is assigned as staff consultant for administrative functions
On Oakes’ resignation, he added: “His resignation came after Miami due to a personal issue, and when it happened, I did not expect it either,” he stated.
“This is a united team. There were rumours that I had argued with Oliver, but that’s not true – we have a great relationship.”
Sky Sports F1’s Emilia Romagna GP Schedule
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Saturday May 17
11:15am: Emilia Romagna GP Practice Three (consultation begins at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.10pm: Emilia Romagna GP Qualifying build-up
3pm: EMILIA ROMAGNA GP QUALIFYING*
5pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Sunday May 18
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
12:30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Emilia Romagna GP build-up
2pm: The EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX
4pm: Chequered Flag: Emilia Romagna GP response
5pm: Ted’s Notebook
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