Alpine has announced that Franco Colapinto has joined as a reserve driver, and that could be ominous news for Jack Doohan.

Franco Colapinto’s partnership with Alpine is set to shake up the racing world, and we’re diving into the cars and technology that make this collaboration so special. Keep scrolling to learn more about this rising star and the incredible machines he’ll be working with.

Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024.

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.

Franco Colapinto’s sudden switch to Alpine has left Jack Doohan ’s F1 future hanging in the balance - before it has properly got underway.

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,

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.

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.

Alpine announced that former Williams driver Franco Colapinto has joined the team as a reserve driver in a move that casts concerns over Jack Doohan's F1 chances