Overview

• Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan as Alpine's race driver for the next five Formula 1 Grands Prix, starting at the Emilia Romagna GP.
• Doohan, who struggled in the first six races without scoring points, will serve as Alpine's first-choice reserve driver during this period.
• The driver switch aligns with Alpine's strategy to evaluate its lineup ahead of the 2026 regulation changes, aiming to solidify a competitive pairing.
• Flavio Briatore, now fully in charge after team principal Oliver Oakes' resignation, emphasized the need for a fair assessment of driver performance.
• Alpine plans to reassess its driver lineup after the Austrian GP to determine the long-term partner for Pierre Gasly starting at the British GP.