Franco Colapinto’s arrival at Alpine as the French team’s reserve driver sparked speculation surrounding a potential shortlived role as the team’s current main driver for rookie Jack Doohan, with a fixed number of races set as limit for the Australian driver to perform at the level Alpine expects him to perform. However, a “very motivated”
Formula 1 released several breaking news graphics regarding driver’s and team personnel’s movement across the grid. The one that is arguably the most important was Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. Not only did it start what many F1 fans dubbed as a ‘silly season’, but it also created a domino effect that reached several teams.
Before Jack Doohan has even driven one metre in the ’25 Alpine F1 car, speculation about his retirement from the French team is already rife. Since Franco Colapinto was confirmed as a test and reserve driver, his Argentine fans in particular believe the Australian should make way for their hero in the near future. With
Alpine plans to have a filming day with the new F1 car of Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan before the official test in Bahrain. It is not yet known when that will happen and on which circuit. In any case, GPblog understands it will not be on the circuit in Bahrain, where the first and
Alpine is planning to run Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan’s Formula 1 car on track ahead of the official pre-season test in Bahrain. Still, details about the timing and location of this shakedown remain undisclosed. What is certain is that it won’t take place at the Bahrain circuit, where the first and only official pre-season
While many young drivers are given the chance to make their names in Formula One, Jacques Villeneuve sees it hard to predict how the talents will do in the competition next season. Moreover, the former world champion did not shy away from commenting on Franco Colapinto’s performance either.
This season, Formula 1 is welcoming a wave of fresh talent, with six drivers making their debut in full-time roles. Former McLaren, Red Bull and Williams driver David Coulthard sees this as a positive development, noting that it’s exciting to witness a new generation of drivers breaking through. Speaking on the Formula for Success podcast,
With the signing of Franco Colapinto, Alpine ensured that it has a third, potential Grand Prix driver within its ranks. Should it be necessary for some reason to replace Pierre Gasly or Jack Doohan during the long coming season, the Argentine will be ready. Both an advantage and a disadvantage for Alpine, though, is that
