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Alpine has put an end to speculation over its F1 driver line-up by making a swap with immediate effect.
Alpine F1 team has replaced Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto as a full-time race seat for the next five races due to Colapinto’s multi-year deal and successful stint with Williams last year.
Doohan’s lack of points and Colapinto’s strong performance created speculation of a mid-season promotion to Alpine.
Alpine has chosen to pair Colapinto with Pierre Gasly for the next five races, with a decision between Colapinto and Doohan to follow before the British Grand Prix.
Doohan has been assigned as the team’s reserve driver for the time being.
The team’s principal, Oliver Oakes, has resigned, and Flavio Briatore will now take over his duties as executive advisor.
