Colapinto made a big splash in F1 last year with two points finishes for Williams inside his four races — a formline that saw him become heavily-rumoured as a Red Bull replacement option for Sergio Perez.

Build up to Jack Doohan's Formula 1 full-season debut has been overshadowed by question marks surronding his future. But is the Australian destined for the axe?

Jack Doohan’s place in F1 appears under threat only weeks out from his first full-time season kicking off at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Australian F1 driver Jack Doohan appears under significant pressure before his first full-time season even begins at this year’s Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on 14-16 March,

There was practically no controversy when Alpine announced in August that Jack Doohan would complete their 2025 line-up. After a difficult start to the year, it seemed logical that Alpine would go for a more low-profile signing and invest in their academy.

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.

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,

Alpine and Jack Doohan have ticked off a major pre-season task as the preparations for the 2025 F1 campaign ramp

Throughout the off-season, reports have circulated suggesting that Doohan is only contracted for the first six races of the 2025 season, and with Colapinto, Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa all waiting in the wings, Briatore and Oliver Oakes won’t be short on options if they decide to pull the trigger.

Speaking to Motorsport, Giedo van der Garde expressed his expectations about the rookies. With Oliver Bearman, Liam Lawson, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Gabriel Bortoleto and Jack Doohan, there will be six new full-time drivers in F1 in 2025.

Only half of the grid remained in place for the new campaign as Max Verstappen looks to be a five-time consecutive Formula 1 drivers’ champion. One of the moves saw Lewis Hamilton join Ferrari in a switch which forced Carlos Sainz out of the Scuderia and to sign for Williams.

This accomplishment may never be matched or beaten by another driver. The simple reason is that it is rare in F1 for a rookie to make their debut with a top team – the last to do so was Oscar Piastri with McLaren in 2023 who managed one Sprint win in Qatar.

Before Jack Doohan has even driven one metre in the '25 Alpine F1 car, speculation about his retirement from the French team is already rife. Since Franco Colapinto was confirmed as a test and reserve driver,