Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes and Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan at F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain
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Oakes praises Doohan for being “punchy” amid Alpine F1 driver switch speculation

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes commended Jack Doohan for standing his ground amid media speculation regarding his future at the team following Franco Colapinto’s arrival. The 2025 F1 season hasn’t even started yet, but rookie driver Jack Doohan already finds himself under intense scrutiny. Earlier this year, Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year…

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“So far, he hasn’t been wrong” — Franco Colapinto on what approval of Flavio Briatore means for his future at Alpine F1
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Colapinto: “An honour” to have the trust of Briatore following Alpine F1 move

Franco Colapinto believes that a strong endorsement from Flavio Briatore, who currently serves as an executive advisor to Alpine, bodes well for his future in F1.  After turning the heads of many with his dynamic debut for Williams last year, the Argentine driver joined Alpine last month as one of their test and reserve drivers…

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Speaking in London today, Jack Doohan brushed off questions about Franco Colapinto and his future at Alpine F1 beyond Miami..
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Doohan “embracing” the pressure of Alpine F1 opportunity as Colapinto rumours swirl

Ahead of his second Formula 1 race at Albert Park in Melbourne next month, Jack Doohan faced plenty of questions about Franco Colapinto and his Alpine F1 drive. Colapinto signed for Alpine F1 over the winter. It immediately led to suggestions that the Australian driver was on the back foot. Pit Debrief learned that Doohan…

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James Vowles suggests Franco Colapinto could still get Alpine F1 opportunity in 2025
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Vowles suggests Colapinto could still get Alpine F1 opportunity in 2025

Williams’ team principal James Vowles believes that Franco Colapinto’s move to Alpine F1 as a reserve driver is the right step for the young Argentine’s future in formula racing.  Despite Colapinto’s stint with Williams in 2024, Vowles believes that Alpine offers the best path back to the grid for the 21-year-old. Vowles has recently reiterated his…

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Jack Doohan driving an Alpine F1 car
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Oakes: Doohan and Colapinto key for Alpine F1 going forward

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes defended his team’s expanded roster of drivers, which now includes not only veteran Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan, but three reserve drivers in Formula 2 contender Paul Aron, highly touted 2024 Williams fill-in Franco Colapinto and 2022 and 2023 WEC co-champion Ryo Hirakawa. The addition of Colapinto has drawn…

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Christian Mansell bites back at fans after being abused on social media

The beginning of the Doohan rumours It’s no secret that the rumours and drama at Alpine F1 team has been heating up during the off season. Rumours have spiralled for months, surrounding Jack Doohan and his future at Alpine, before it has even really started. Doohan was signed mid last year to debut in Formula…

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