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Alpine Confirms Jack Doohan Exit for 2026 as Colapinto Secures Race Seat

Alpine says the split lets the Australian pursue other opportunities.

Overview

  • The team announced on January 13 it reached a mutual agreement with Jack Doohan to end his driving role for the 2026 F1 season, citing an official statement posted on X.
  • Franco Colapinto is set to begin the 2026 campaign as an Alpine race driver, taking over the seat previously occupied by Doohan.
  • Doohan started seven Grands Prix across 2024 and 2025, recorded a best finish of 13th at the Chinese Grand Prix, and was replaced in May 2025.
  • Argentine media report Doohan is likely to race in Japan's 2026 Super Formula with Kondo Racing, a move that remains unconfirmed.
  • Alpine highlighted that Doohan was the first Alpine Academy graduate to step into a race seat and thanked him for his commitment and professionalism.