Formula 1 is in shock! The news that Red Bull is targeting Franco Colapinto has caused an unexpected stir in the world of motorsport. Even though the Argentine driver has shown undeniable talent in F3 and now in F2, few expected that a team of Red Bull’s stature would set its sights on him so soon. However, the reaction of Flavio Briatore, the legendary former team principal of teams such as Benetton and Renault, has been one of total disbelief.

Colapinto, barely 20 years old, has quickly climbed through the junior categories, showing impressive skills on the track. His ability to adapt to different circuits, his aggressiveness behind the wheel and his maturity in race management have made him one of the most exciting prospects in Argentine motorsport in decades. His recent performance in F2 has not gone unnoticed by F1 teams, and Red Bull, always attentive to young talents, seems to have taken the lead in the race for his signing.

The possibility of Colapinto joining Red Bull’s development programme or even taking a seat at AlphaTauri has sparked all sorts of speculation. However, Briatore, known for his critical eye and his experience in spotting future champions, has expressed scepticism about such a move. According to sources close to the Italian, he believes that Red Bull could be rushing its decision by targeting a driver who has not yet proven himself sufficiently in F2.

Briatore is not the only one to question Red Bull’s strategy. Some analysts believe that the Milton Keynes team already has a sufficiently deep pool of talent, including drivers such as Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar, who have been waiting for an opportunity to enter F1. Colapinto’s arrival could create tension within Red Bull’s development programme, leading to possible changes in the team’s structure.

On the other hand, Argentine fans are excited about the possibility of seeing their compatriot approach the top category of motorsport. Since the time of Carlos Reutemann, Argentina has not had a prominent presence in F1, and Colapinto could change that history. If Red Bull decides to bet heavily on him, he could become the country’s next great reference in motorsport.

Colapinto’s future remains uncertain, but what is clear is that his name is already on the table of one of the most important teams in F1. Red Bull’s decision could define the course of his career and change the panorama of the category for the next few years. In the meantime, Briatore and the rest of the paddock will continue to keep an eye on the movements of the Austrian team and the young Argentine, who now has the world of motorsport at his feet.