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Jack Doohan’s F1 career is already in the balance, following Alpine’s signing of Franco Colapinto last month.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Jack Doohan may be replaced by Franco Colapinto quickly at Alpine if a mistake is made. Doohan’s promotion to a full-time F1 seat was confirmed last August, but Colapinto’s signing last month raised concerns. Colapinto, previously with Williams, is now Alpine’s third and reserve driver, with reports suggesting Doohan’s contract is only for the first five races. The pressure is on Doohan to perform against Pierre Gasly, with Herbert warning of potential swift changes under advisor Flavio Briatore. Despite Doohan’s loyalty to Alpine, he faces the most risk as an F1 rookie this year, needing to handle the intense pressure in the sport’s top level.
