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Jack Doohan is determined not to let the near-constant speculation tying Franco Colapinto to his Alpine seat come to fruition.
Jack Doohan is determined to keep his Alpine seat despite ongoing speculation about Franco Colapinto potentially replacing him. The rumors linking Colapinto to the seat alongside Pierre Gasly began even before the Argentine driver joined the team last summer. Some unfounded speculation suggests that Doohan might have only a few races in his rookie season to prove himself. However, the 22-year-old Australian, who made his F1 debut in last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, remains focused on the upcoming season. Doohan appreciates the support and learning opportunities he is getting from the team and Gasly, aiming to establish a strong partnership to benefit Alpine. He looks forward to absorbing knowledge from Gasly’s extensive F1 experience throughout the season.