Alpine F1 Replaces Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto After Pointless Races

Jack Doohan was dropped by Alpine after failing to score any points in the first six races of the 2025 Formula One season, with reserve driver Franco Colapinto taking his seat for an initial five-race rotation. Alpine cited the closely matched field and improved competitiveness of their car as reasons for rotating their driver lineup, with team principal Flavio Briatore emphasizing the need to evaluate options moving forward. Mick Doohan, Jack’s father and a five-time MotoGP world champion, defended his son on Instagram by comparing his race results to teammate Pierre Gasly, though fans noted Gasly’s results were superior. Jack’s results included multiple retirements and finishes outside the points, while Gasly scored 7 points and had better average race placements. Despite the setback, Alpine maintains Doohan as their first-choice reserve driver and continues to support him professionally. The move has sparked discussion among fans and analysts about Doohan’s performance and the team’s strategy going forward.