Former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley has backed Franco Colapinto to "make his mark in F1 in the future" despite missing out🅰 on൩ a drive in 2025.

Colapinto is set to remain out꧙ of a full-time seat in 2025 after failing to secure a spot on the grid.

The Argentine impressed during his short stint at Williams, having replaced 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Logan Sargeant at the Italian Grand Prix.

Colapinto’s form initially attracted interest from Red Bull and Alp🤪ine, but a series of crashes and a noticeable drop in performance meant he was no longer in contention for a race seat.

The 21-year-old will serve as Williams’ official test and reserve driver for 2025, standing in for either 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Alex Albon or 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Carlos Sainz if necessary.

Speaking to , Priestley expre♏ssed🍰 confidence in Colapinto's potential to return to F1.

“For Franco Colapinto, it was always a lo♏ng shot♕ for him to get a seat in 2025,” he said.

“He did everything Williams needed him to do, not just in terms of getting decent results but also kept the car on the track. But, he did end up crashing the car a lot towards the end of the season. It's to be expected in a rookไie season.

“If you think about Logan Sargeant, he made a similar amount o𝓀🥂f mistakes, but he wasn't getting any results.

“I think Colapinto's introduction was a real success story, teams are now interested in bringing him on board and I have no doubt he will make his marꦺk in F1 in the future.”

Alpine rumours swirl for Colapinto

Rumours continue t🔴o circulate regarding Alpine’𝓡s interest in Colapinto.

Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has spoken openly about his admiration for Colapinto, potentiallᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚy undermining their current driver, Jack Doohan.

Doohan made his F1 debut at the se♐ason-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stepping in forಞ Esteban Ocon.

The Australian will face immediate pressure to start his F1 career strongly, given Briatore’s track record of making swi🍨ft and often ruthless mid-season꧙ changes.