PADDOCK INSIDER: Colapinto’s back in F1 action with Alpine – and the Argentinian racer means business

F1 Correspondent & PresenterLawrence Barretto
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Franco Colapinto's every step was tracked by Netflix's Drive to Survive film crew in the Imola paddock on Thursday as the Argentinian broke cover for the first time since it was announced he would be racing an Alpine in place of Jack Doohan for at least the next five races.

The 21-year-old impressed in his super-sub performance for Williams last year (where he replaced Logan Sargeant) as he scored points in two of the first four races.