P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It looks very likely that Franco Colapinto will soon have an F1 role with Alpine – and it doesn’t take much joining of dots to realise that puts Jack Doohan in the firing line. Is what happens next inevitable, and is that unfair on one of F1’s 2025 rookies?
Despite being two months away from the start of the Formula 1 season, one of the drivers on the 2025 grid, Jack Doohan, may be at risk. A potential replacement in the Alpine team, Franco Colapinto, could be ready to step in if Doohan doesn’t meet performance criteria. This situation raises questions about Doohan’s future in the team and his level of control. In the competitive world of F1, where performance is crucial, Doohan must prove himself on track to secure his place. The commercial appeal of Colapinto, along with Alpine’s cost-cutting measures, may lead to a driver change during the season. Ultimately, Doohan’s performance will determine his fate in the team.
