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Read what a number of F1 drivers have made of Alpine’s decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto.
Alpine’s decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the race seat has faced criticism from multiple F1 drivers before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The move to replace Doohan following the Miami Grand Prix was widely anticipated since Colapinto was signed as a reserve driver at the beginning of the season. Colapinto has been granted five races, including the Austrian GP, to showcase his skills before an evaluation before the British GP at Silverstone. During the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix media day, drivers connected to Doohan were questioned about the situation, sharing their perspectives on the matter. Pierre Gasly, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Oscar Piastri, and Ollie Bearman all offered their thoughts on the challenging circumstances surrounding Doohan’s departure and Colapinto’s opportunity.
