Overview
- Jack Doohan, in his rookie F1 season, has failed to score points in six races and has faced multiple on-track incidents, including a first-lap collision in Miami.
- Reports indicate that Doohan was informed after the Miami Grand Prix that he would be replaced by reserve driver Franco Colapinto for the upcoming Imola race.
- Franco Colapinto, who scored five points in nine races for Williams last season, brings both proven pace and significant commercial backing from Argentine sponsors.
- Alpine's executive advisor Flavio Briatore has been a strong advocate for Colapinto, who joined the team as a reserve driver in January.
- Alpine, currently ninth in the Constructors' standings with all points scored by Pierre Gasly, has declined to comment on the reported driver change.