Colapinto Replaces Doohan at Alpine for Five Races

Alpine F1 Team has officially announced that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five races, beginning with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. This decision comes after Doohan's challenging rookie season and is part of a planned rotation to assess Alpine's driver options ahead of 2026. The team is also undergoing a leadership shake-up, with Oliver Oakes resigning as team principal and Flavio Briatore stepping in as executive advisor. Colapinto, who previously impressed in a nine-race stint with Williams in 2024, will race alongside Pierre Gasly. Doohan will revert to his reserve driver role and has committed to supporting the team. Alpine aims to reassess its driver lineup after the British Grand Prix as it seeks improved competitiveness.