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Franco Colapinto is closing on a 2025 Formula 1 role with Alpine, although Jack Doohan will still start the season as Pierre Gasly’s team-mate
Franco Colapinto is closing in on a 2025 Formula 1 role with Alpine, while Jack Doohan will begin the season as Pierre Gasly’s teammate for now. Colapinto competed in the final nine races of the 2024 season with Williams, scoring five points and attracting attention with his performances. Despite initial interest from Red Bull and Alpine, Colapinto’s struggles towards the end of the season led to Red Bull ultimately opting out of signing him for 2025. Alpine, however, continued negotiations with Colapinto, with an expected confirmation of his role with the team soon. This move will strengthen the Alpine driver pool and provide them with a reserve driver and long-term option based on Colapinto’s F1 experience in 2024.
