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Alpine’s Shocking Driver Decision: Doohan vs. Colapinto—Who Truly Deserves the Seat?

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
August 17, 2025
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Alpine’s Shocking Driver Decision: Doohan vs. Colapinto—Who Truly Deserves the Seat?

Title: Alpine’s Bold Move: Jack Doohan vs. Franco Colapinto – Who Truly Deserves the Seat?

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where every millisecond counts and decisions can make or break careers, Alpine’s recent reshuffle has ignited fierce debate among fans and pundits alike. The spotlight is on Jack Doohan, a rookie whose promising start took a nosedive, and Franco Colapinto, the reserve driver catapulted into the hot seat. But did Alpine make the right choice in demoting Doohan? Let’s dive into the data that could determine the future of these two drivers.

Jack Doohan, the Australian prodigy, faced a daunting challenge as he navigated tracks that were completely foreign to him and weathered the pressures of a Sprint race. Critics have labeled Alpine’s decision to strip him of his race seat and relegate him back as a reverse driver as excessively harsh. Doohan had been treading a precarious line since Franco Colapinto was signed as a reserve driver from Williams during the off-season. After the Miami Grand Prix, the scales tipped decisively against Doohan, who found himself ousted in favor of Colapinto ahead of the Imola race.

Colapinto’s promotion was initially framed as a five-race trial, with none other than Flavio Briatore urging the young Argentine, “Drive fast, score points, and don’t crash.” However, the reality has been far from ideal. While Colapinto has showcased flashes of speed, he has yet to score points and has faced his share of crashes. This raises a burning question: How does he truly measure up against Doohan and the ever-reliable team leader, Pierre Gasly?

To dissect this rivalry, we analyzed the first six races for both drivers—Doohan from Australia to Miami, and Colapinto from Imola to Britain. Our calculations revealed a stark contrast in their performances. We scrutinized their average qualifying deficits to Gasly, average grid positions, head-to-head results, and race outcomes. This comprehensive analysis utilized the outright fastest qualifying times set by each driver alongside Gasly.

The numbers tell a story of intensity and competition. Doohan’s rookie season has been a rollercoaster, but does Colapinto’s performance justify Alpine’s gamble? The data suggests that despite Colapinto stepping into the limelight, he has struggled to match up to the benchmarks set by both Doohan and Gasly.

As the dust settles from this strategic upheaval at Alpine, fans are left wondering whether the team has made a grave miscalculation. With the stakes higher than ever, the question lingers: Will Colapinto rise to the challenge, or has Alpine’s gamble cost them a rising star in Jack Doohan?

Stay tuned as this unfolding drama continues to captivate the racing world, unearthing the true potential of these young talents in the relentless pursuit of glory on the grid!

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