{"id":6447,"date":"2025-05-07T12:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=6447"},"modified":"2025-05-07T12:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:04:50","slug":"alpine-benches-doohan-brings-on-colapinto-for-next-five-f1-rounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=6447","title":{"rendered":"Alpine benches Doohan, brings on Colapinto for next five F1 rounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Alpine F1 has announced that reserve driver Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five rounds of the 2025 Formula 1 season, starting with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The move marks a strategic mid-season shift as the team embarks on a driver rotation programme alongside Pierre Gasly.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@alpinef1team)<\/p>\n<p>The announcement follows a dramatic leadership shake-up on Tuesday with Team Principal Oliver Oakes resigning, and Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore stepping in to oversee racing operations.<\/p>\n<p>Briatore said the decision reflects Alpine\u2019s focus on making a \u201ccomplete and fair assessment\u201d of their talent ahead of the pivotal 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@alpinef1team)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re in a competitive position and believe rotating drivers now gives us clarity for the long-term,\u201d said Briatore.<\/p>\n<p>Doohan, who debuted full-time this year, has endured a rough start to the season\u2014most recently crashing out on Lap 1 in Miami.<\/p>\n<p>Alpine emphasized that Doohan remains an \u201cintegral part\u201d of the team and will serve as first-choice reserve driver during this rotation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@alpinef1team)<\/p>\n<p>Colapinto, who scored points for Williams in 2024 as a substitute, expressed gratitude for the opportunity. \u201cI\u2019ll give it everything over the next five races to deliver results,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Doohan responded with professionalism, acknowledging the team\u2019s vision: \u201cThis is tough, but I\u2019ll stay committed and continue pushing for my goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Argentine will take over from Imola through to Silverstone, after which Alpine will reassess its line-up\u2014marking a crucial evaluation period as F1&#8217;s competitive field inches closer heading into the next regulations cycle.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alpine F1 has announced that reserve driver Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five rounds of the 2025 Formula 1 season, starting with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. 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