Australian driver Jack Doohan has been axed by Alpine, giving Franco Colapinto 5 races to impress on his F1 return.
The Renault-owned Alpine System One staff confirmed that Argentine driver Franco Colapinto would substitute Jack Doohan for the following 5 races, beginning on the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
The 22-year-old Doohan, son of Australian MotoGP nice Mick, failed to attain some extent in six races this season and one on the finish of 2024.
“We now have come to the choice to place Franco within the automobile alongside Pierre (Gasly) for the following 5 races,” stated govt advisor Flavio Briatore on Wednesday, who is about to take over as staff principal after Ollie Oakes resigned.
“We proceed to help Jack on the staff, as he has acted in a really skilled method in his function as a race driver thus far this season.
“The following 5 races will give us a chance to strive one thing totally different and after this time interval we’ll assess our choices.”
Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams as a reserve driver earlier than the beginning of the season. He raced 9 instances for Williams final yr as substitute for American Logan Sargeant and scored 5 factors, with a greatest end of eighth in Azerbaijan.
“I wish to thank the staff for giving me the chance to drive competitively for the following 5 races,” the 21-year-old Colapinto stated. “I’ve stayed sharp, and I’m as prepared as attainable … I’ll do my greatest to stand up to hurry rapidly and provides it my all to ship the very best outcomes alongside Pierre.”
Doohan stated he would all the time be grateful to the staff for giving him a shot at System One.
“Clearly, this newest chapter is a tricky one for me to take as a result of, as knowledgeable driver, naturally I wish to be racing,” he stated.
“For now, I’ll maintain my head down, maintain working arduous, watch with curiosity the following 5 races and maintain chasing my very own private objectives.”
