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That’s not to say he’s the only rookie getting a huge amount of support, with Franco Colapinto set for his first ever FP1 appearance for Williams, and the Argentine already receiving significant backing as he enjoys a strong debut season in Formula 2.
Colapinto is not currently deemed to be in the conversation for a 2025 race seat as Williams pursue other options, but he has moved up to fifth place in the F2 drivers’ standings in recent weeks – and a strong FP1 appearance would do his growing reputation no harm at all.
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Meanwhile, Jack Doohan will be given another run-out for Alpine after his damp FP1 in Montreal, where he managed just a handful of installation laps in the conditions. He’ll be hoping for a bigger opportunity in Silverstone, as he looks to line himself up for the second Alpine seat alongside Pierre Gasly in 2025.
A typically British weather forecast
All three of the drivers above will be hoping FP1 is a dry session so that they can carry out their planned programmes uninterrupted, but the weather forecast is definitely going to be a talking point.
After a short spell of hot and sunny weather a week ago, the weekend looks set to be grey and cool for the majority, with temperatures unlikely to reach 20C. The highest risk of rain at the moment is for Friday afternoon, but with cloudy conditions expected throughout the three days of track running, that comes with a chance of wet weather on both Saturday and Sunday too.
Rain at Silverstone has played a part in some iconic moments and thrilling races, so keep an eye on how the forecast evolves over the coming days, but the British summer might just provide another challenge for the grid come race day.
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