Overview

• Flavio Briatore has been appointed Alpine F1 team principal, replacing Oliver Oakes, who resigned with immediate effect.
• Franco Colapinto has been promoted to Alpine’s second driver for the next five races, including Imola and Monte Carlo, as part of a performance evaluation plan.
• Jack Doohan, who has failed to score points in the first six races of 2025, has been demoted to reserve driver but remains an integral part of the team.
• The team has adopted a 'three drivers for two' strategy to assess its lineup ahead of the 2026 season, with Colapinto's performance under review until the British Grand Prix in July.
• Briatore’s return marks a comeback to a leadership role he held during championship-winning stints with Benetton and Renault.