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Franco Colapinto's Alpine F1 Future in Doubt Over Contract Costs and Team Dynamics

As Jack Doohan struggles, Alpine faces internal and external pressures to promote Colapinto, but financial hurdles and team politics complicate the decision.

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Overview

  • Franco Colapinto remains Alpine's reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with no confirmation of a promotion despite Jack Doohan's underwhelming performance.
  • Media reports, particularly from Australia, suggest Colapinto could replace Doohan, but Alpine has yet to make any official announcement.
  • Alpine reportedly paused negotiations for a full-time contract with Colapinto, citing high financial costs as a key factor.
  • The team's social media suffered a loss of over 5,000 Instagram followers after confirming Colapinto would not race in the Miami Grand Prix on May 4.
  • Internal team politics further complicate the situation, with Flavio Briatore advocating for Colapinto's promotion while team principal Oliver Oakes supports retaining Doohan.