Colapinto replaces Doohan at Alpine
Summary
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will drive for the Alpine Formula 1 team for the next five races, replacing Jack Doohan. The team will assess Colapinto's performance during these races before deciding on their driver lineup for future events.Key Facts
- Franco Colapinto is replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine for the next five races in Formula 1.
- Colapinto raced for Williams in nine races last year before joining Alpine.
- He will drive alongside Pierre Gasly, starting with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on May 16-18.
- The team will evaluate performances again before the British Grand Prix on July 4-6.
- Jack Doohan has not scored any points for Alpine so far this season.
- Alpine considers the next few races as a way to test and evaluate their drivers.
- Doohan will continue as the team’s first-choice reserve driver during Colapinto's races.
- The team's principal, Oliver Oakes, resigned, and Flavio Briatore will take over his responsibilities.
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