Alpine F1 Shakes Up Driver Lineup with Colapinto

Alpine Formula One team announced Argentine driver Franco Colapinto as a replacement for Jack Doohan for the next five races. The change starts at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore will become team principal after Ollie Oakes resigned, bringing new strategies to the team.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sydney | Updated: 07-05-2025 14:04 IST | Created: 07-05-2025 13:27 IST
Alpine F1 Shakes Up Driver Lineup with Colapinto
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The Alpine Formula One team, owned by Renault, has made significant changes ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix by confirming Argentine Franco Colapinto as the replacement for Jack Doohan for the upcoming five races.

An opportunity to explore new strategies, the changes come following Ollie Oakes' resignation as team principal. Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore, who made the announcement, expressed plans to reassess their options after this trial period.

Briatore is set to take over as team principal, which could signal a shift in the team's long-term strategy as it aims to climb the ranks in the competitive world of Formula One racing.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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