Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan is expected to be replaced at Alpine ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Australian is reportedly being substituted by reserve driver Franco Colapinto after failing to score a single point in his six races this season.
Colapinto, on the other hand, had previously impressed during his stint with Williams. He raced for Williams in nine grands prix last year after the team dropped American Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix.
The Argentine impressed by scoring points in the Azerbaijan and US races but dented his reputation with heavy crashes at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix – in qualifying and race – and in qualifying at the Las Vegas.
Jack Doohan This Season
Doohan’s exit became inevitable following his collision with New Zealander Liam Lawson on the opening lap of the Miami Grand Prix on May 4, 2025.
The 22-year-old rookie had struggled to match the performance of his teammate Pierre Gasly, who has scored all of Alpine’s points this season.
The Aussie’s best finish this season was 14th in Bahrain and two retirements.
Alpine was already in the process of exploring alternatives last year. They were in talks to bring in 2024 Williams stand-in Colapinto for this season as a reserve and potential race driver. While Doohan made his debut in place of Esteban Ocon in the 2024 season finale.
The Argentine officially joined Alpine in January this year, putting more pressure on Doohan in the build-up to his rookie season.
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As of now, the F1 community awaits official confirmation of the driver change. Until the confirmation, Doohan’s future remains uncertain, though he is expected to stay involved with the Alpine team in some capacity.
Ahead of the upcoming European races, Doohan stated in a team review, “We have the week ahead to reset and work to prepare for the upcoming triple-header as we head into the start of the European season.”
The development has once again highlighted the cut-throat nature of competition in Formula 1.
