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Flavio Briatore has applied serious pressure onto Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan ahead of the 2025 F1 season.
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore is considering changing drivers mid-season, putting pressure on rookie Jack Doohan. Briatore confirmed Gasly and Doohan will race in the 2025 F1 season opener but has not guaranteed they will finish the season. Franco Colapinto is a potential candidate, with Briatore being an admirer, but currently without a seat after his stints with Williams. The rumors connecting Colapinto to Alpine persist, adding to the uncertainty. Former F2 driver Paul Aron as reserve increases pressure on Gasly and particularly on Doohan to perform well. Briatore’s goal is to bring Alpine closer to the top teams and promised driver changes if results aren’t up to par.
