Franco Colapinto joins Alpine F1 on multi-year deal, will be reserve driver for 2025
Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a test and reserve driver for the 2025 Formula One season after the team struck a deal to sign him from Williams. The team has maintained that Jack Doohan, who it named as Esteban Ocon’s replacement for 2025 at the end of August, is its race driver for the start of the season.
Formula 1: Franco Colapinto Joins Alpine for 2025 As Reserve Driver
Alpine have acquired Franco Colapinto to become the team's reserve driver for 2025 adding further pressure on the under-fire Jack Doohan.
Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as a reserve driver ahead of 2025 season
The 2025 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, but Alpine is not done adding to their driver roster.
F1 team Alpine signs Franco Colapinto as reserve driver
Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024
Franco Colapinto’s move to Alpine revives his F1 future — and pressures Jack Doohan
Signing Colapinto is a solid bet for Alpine, but there's no question it puts a spotlight on its 2025 driver before the season even begins.
Motor racing-Alpine sign Colapinto with Doohan's seat at risk
The Alpine Formula One team piled pressure on Australian rookie Jack Doohan on Thursday by signing Argentine Franco Colapinto as a reserve ready to replace him. Renault-owned Alpine said the 21-year-old,
Colapinto joins Alpine as reserve after Williams release
Argentine Franco Colapinto is to be Alpine's reserve driver this season after signing a multi-year deal to join the team from Williams.
Williams explain decision to release Franco Colapinto to Alpine
Alpine confirmed on Thursday (Jan 18) that Franco Colapinto will be one of their reserve drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the 21-year-old making the switch from Williams. The Argentinian driver takes up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the upcoming championship and will attend several grand prixs across the course of the season sharing driving duties with Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa.
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Jack Doohan sends message to Esteban Ocon after early Alpine exit triggered
Jack Doohan expressed his gratitude to the driver ... does already have some F1 race weekend experience under his belt, having made six FP1 appearances for the team over the past three seasons.
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'I was an F1 driver for 11 years - I can't believe that one star has found a 2025 seat'
F1 icon Ralf Schumacher can’t believe Jack Doohan has secured a seat for the 2025 season. Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine next year after excelling as a reserve driver for the Enstone ...
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Alpine confirms Jack Doohan to make F1 debut in Abu Dhabi after Esteban Ocon exit
Alpine has announced that Jack Doohan will make his Formula One debut ... “I think as well, once you ease into the weekend, FP1, FP2, you can build up to it as well.” Oakes added: “He ...
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F1 team boss hands drivers axe threat before 2025 season even begins in brutal warning
Alpine drivers Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly have been served a blunt warning about their performances before the 2025 Formula 1 season even begins. Despite showing promise with two top-10 finishes ...
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F1 star under pressure before the 2025 season as team boss teases early driver sacking
Alpine chief Flavio Briatore has refused to rule out dropping Jack Doohan mid-season after reports emerged that Franco Colapinto is waiting in the wings to replace the young Australian if he ...
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Flavio Briatore fuels Jack Doohan speculation: “We’ll see during the season”
Alpine F1 executive advisor Flavio Briatore has continued to fuel speculation about Jack Doohan’s future with the team. Despite making his F1 debut at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ...
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Abu Dhabi GP: Leclerc overcomes major Ferrari scare in FP1 as F1 title decider looms
A debut Grand Prix weekend for Jack Doohan, two Leclercs – Charles and Arthur, and five other FP1 junior outings set the stage for Friday’s opening practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi ...