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.