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Formula 1: Alpine poised to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto

Alpine is considering replacing rookie driver Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto as soon as the next race at Imola in May 2025.
This consideration follows Doohan's series of incidents this season, including early crashes in Australia, Japan, and a first-lap collision with Liam Lawson in Miami.
In January 2025, Alpine brought in Franco Colapinto, previously with Williams, to serve as a test and reserve driver, with strong backing from executive advisor Flavio Briatore, although there remains disagreement within the team about whether to replace Jack Doohan.
Team principal Oliver Oakes confirmed that, for the time being, Jack remains alongside Pierre as one of the team's drivers, while also acknowledging that the situation is still under review amid sponsor pressure favoring Colapinto.
If the switch occurs, Doohan is expected to remain with Alpine in another role while Colapinto gains consecutive race experience during the triple-header starting at Imola.

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