Overview

• Franco Colapinto will race alongside Pierre Gasly for Alpine in the next five Formula 1 races, starting at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola.
• Jack Doohan, who failed to score points in the first six races and faced multiple on-track incidents, has been reassigned as Alpine’s reserve driver.
• Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore, now leading the team after Oliver Oakes’ resignation, emphasized the need for a thorough driver evaluation ahead of the 2026 season.
• The team will reassess its driver lineup after the Austrian Grand Prix, with the possibility of further changes before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
• Colapinto, who joined Alpine as a reserve driver in January, previously impressed with points finishes during a nine-race stint at Williams in 2024.