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Alpine F1 Confirms Jack Doohan for Miami GP Amid Franco Colapinto Speculation

The team retains Doohan despite his poor performance, with Colapinto continuing simulator duties at Enstone, as internal divisions and fan pressure grow.

Jack Doohan deberá responder en Miami si quiere continuar en la Fórmula 1. Colapinto espera al acecho.
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Overview

  • Alpine has officially decided to keep Jack Doohan in the race seat for the Miami Grand Prix, while Franco Colapinto remains at the Enstone simulator.
  • Doohan has failed to score points or advance past Q1 in the first five races of the 2025 season, fueling speculation about his potential replacement.
  • Franco Colapinto, supported by strong commercial backing and a growing fanbase, is seen by many as a likely future replacement if Doohan's performance does not improve.
  • Internal disagreements persist within Alpine, with team director Oliver Oakes backing Doohan and advisor Flavio Briatore advocating for Colapinto's promotion.
  • Alpine's decision to sideline Colapinto for Miami has led to a social media backlash, with over 5,500 Instagram followers unfollowing the team.