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Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has already picked out the driver he most expects to lose their seat mid-season before the 2025 F1 campaign has even got underway in Albert Park.
Helmut Marko predicts that Jack Doohan will not survive the entire 2025 F1 season at Alpine, despite the Australian Grand Prix kicking off the campaign. Speculation surrounds Doohan’s future at Alpine, with pressure mounting on the 22-year-old rookie to prove himself. If Doohan fails to meet expectations, Franco Colapinto is likely to replace him, as per Flavio Briatore’s preference. Colapinto, who impressed during his stint at Williams, is seen as a better fit for Alpine alongside Pierre Gasly. This situation reflects Red Bull’s ruthless driver management history, with past examples like Gasly and Nyck de Vries facing early exits from their teams. Additionally, former Red Bull driver Christian Klien shares the sentiment that Doohan’s time at Alpine may be short-lived.
