Franco Colapinto says replacing another Formula 1 driver during the season is “never nice circumstances” and he doesn’t believe his five-race deal with Alpine is long enough.

Argentine Formula One rookie Franco Colapinto has no set limit on how many races he will get with Alpine this season despite talk of an initial five, according to boss Flavio Briatore.

Franco Colapinto has been given five races to sink or swim at Alpine. He says he’s not thinking about it, but a more experienced driver believes five is the minimum number of races to adapt to a new c