With the last three races of the season and the end of this one getting closer, Franco Colapinto's chances of securing a place next year are diminishing.

The Argentine driver came to Formula 1 by replacing Logan Sargeant in the Williams team. Since his first race at Monza, the 21-year-old has shown great performance, talent and a strong desire to establish himself in the top category. Since his arrival, he has managed to score points for the team, highlighting his potential and commitment in each race.

Despite his outstanding performance, the chances of securing a place in Formula 1 by 2025 have been very slim from the beginning. In the Williams team, the team for which he currently competes, both drivers for next season are already confirmed: the arrival of Carlos Sainz and the continuity of Alex Albon have left Colapinto without a seat.  The only option in this team is reserve pilot role.

With the discovery of Colapinto's talent, James Vowles, director of Williams, began to explore options outside the team so that the Argentine could compete in the category next season. The first alternative was the still unconfirmed seat at Sauber, which will soon become Audi. However, despite the conversations, last week it was announced that that place will be occupied by Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto, leader of the Formula 2 championship, thus closing an important door for Colapinto's future in Formula 1.

The second option on the horizon was the seat next to Max Verstappen at Red Bull. Throughout the season, Checo Pérez, Verstappen's current teammate, has raised doubts about his continuity due to a performance that has not been optimal, making the team's fight for the constructors' championship difficult. However, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Christian Horner has already given the go-ahead to the Mexican's new sponsors for next year, suggesting that Pérez will continue as Verstappen's partner next season.

Despite the difficulties, two new options emerge. The first is one of the positions yet to be confirmed at Racing Bulls. Although Yuki Tsunoda already has his seat secured in the team, the remaining place is still in doubt. Lawson has had the opportunity to compete in the final races of the season, but he will have to prove that he deserves the position alongside the Japanese driver. However, both Christian Horner and the environment at Red Bull have shown interest in the Argentine's talent. During the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, Horner was seen leaving Williams' motorhome and, in an interview, commented: "I would be very foolish if I wasn't interested in what Colapinto has done."

On the other hand, the most recent possibility to join this dispute is that of the Alpine team. In recent days, the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Flavio Briatore, advisor to the French team, has shown increasing interest in Colapinto's talent. Although Alpine already has its two drivers confirmed for 2025, this interest could cause a drastic change in the lineup, leaving a door open for the Argentine in the French team.

It has been revealed that the contract signed by Jack Doohan with Alpine has an initial duration of just five races next season. This suggests that the French team plans to evaluate him under a trial period to determine if he meets the team's expectations. The problem is that, if Flavio Briatore's interest in Colapinto continues to increase, two possible scenarios arise. The first option is for Alpine to terminate Doohan's contract before completing the season, keeping him as a reserve driver, although he hopes to make his Formula 1 debut in 2025. The second possibility is that the team allows him to run those five races stipulated in his contract and, if his performance is not satisfactory, give the seat to Colapinto.

At the moment, no final decision has been made. However, the manager of the Argentine driver, María Catarineu, assured in an interview for Argentina's Parabrisas magazine that "there is a wish from all the relevant people in Formula 1, including Williams, that Franco can stay."