In a shocking turn of events, whispers of Franco Colapinto potentially replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine have set the motorsport world abuzz. The transition from Williams to Alpine for Colapinto has cast doubt on Doohan’s future in the team, with speculations running wild about the young Argentinian driver taking over the reins sooner than expected.
Despite Doohan’s decent performance against Pierre Gasly, particularly in Qualifying sessions, the Australian driver has struggled to make an impact in terms of scoring points. While Gasly has managed to secure points in Bahrain, Doohan has yet to showcase his full potential on the track, leaving his position with Alpine hanging by a thread.
Rumors are rife that advisor Flavio Briatore is pushing for Colapinto’s debut, but team principal Oliver Oakes seems steadfast in giving Doohan the necessary time to prove himself. However, a recent off-air conversation has added fuel to the fire, hinting at Colapinto’s imminent debut at Imola.
Horacio Marin, the president of YPF, a major sponsor of Colapinto, found himself in the hot seat during an interview when questioned about the young driver’s debut. Despite initially dodging the query, Marin inadvertently let slip a crucial detail post-interview by whispering, “a Imola,” hinting at a potential game-changing moment in the upcoming race.
Could this offhand remark be a strategic move to apply pressure on Alpine and expedite Colapinto’s entry into the team? Only time will tell as the racing world eagerly awaits the unfolding drama in the weeks to come.
