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Alpine F1 Turmoil: Shocking Driver Swap and Resignation Unveil Team in Crisis

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 7, 2025
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Alpine F1 Turmoil: Shocking Driver Swap and Resignation Unveil Team in Crisis

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 2, 2025 Alpine's Jack Doohan reacts during sprint qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Shawn Thew

Alpine F1: Unraveling the Chaos – Team Turmoil Exposed by Shocks and Resignations

In a startling turn of events, Alpine F1 finds itself mired in controversy as the abrupt departure of team principal Oliver Oakes and the surprising driver switch of Franco Colapinto for Jack Doohan have sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 world. The upheaval comes just six races into the season, prompting questions about the stability and future of the team.

The unexpected resignation of Oakes was quickly followed by the announcement of Colapinto replacing Doohan for the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. While initial speculation linked the two incidents, it appears there might be deeper-rooted issues within Alpine that have led to this tumultuous period.

The decision to label Colapinto’s entry as a “rotation” rather than a permanent change has raised eyebrows in the F1 community. This unorthodox move, coupled with the team’s public acknowledgment of evaluating drivers for the 2026 season, hints at a strategic shift in Alpine’s approach to building a competitive lineup amidst upcoming regulation changes.

However, skepticism looms over the financial motives behind the Colapinto deal, with suggestions that the move was influenced by the significant sponsorship and marketability the Argentine driver brings to the team. The reported €4.5m fee paid to secure Colapinto’s services on a five-year loan has raised questions about Alpine’s priorities and long-term planning.

The plight of Jack Doohan, the ousted driver in this saga, casts a shadow over his F1 career. Despite flashes of promise, Doohan’s struggles and the team’s ambiguous stance on his future paint a bleak picture for the Australian driver. With the emergence of young talents like Colapinto and reserve driver Paul Aron, the road back to a race seat for Doohan seems uncertain.

The timing of Oakes’ resignation has added fuel to the fire, with speculations of discord within Alpine’s leadership. While initial assumptions pointed towards dissatisfaction over the driver switch, statements from Flavio Briatore and Oakes suggest personal reasons behind the decision. However, doubts linger about the true motives behind the abrupt exit of the fourth team boss in just over a year.

The series of upheavals at Alpine raise concerns about the team’s stability and long-term vision in Formula 1. With a history of high-profile exits and missed opportunities, Alpine’s current turmoil begs the question of whether they are positioning themselves for a potential sale amidst F1’s growing popularity. As the European season kicks off with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, all eyes are on Alpine to see if they can weather the storm and emerge stronger from the chaos.

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