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Jack Doohan’s F1 Comeback Dreams Crushed: Alpine’s Shocking Driver Decision Revealed!

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October 23, 2025
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Jack Doohan’s F1 Comeback Dreams Crushed: Alpine’s Shocking Driver Decision Revealed!

Jack Doohan’s F1 Dreams SHATTERED: Alpine Replaces Him, Leaving No Room for Return!

In a shocking turn of events, Jack Doohan’s aspirations for a triumphant return to Formula 1 with Alpine have been crushed, as the doors to the final three races of the season slam shut. The promising young driver, who was once a beacon of hope for Alpine’s future, found himself unceremoniously dropped by the team’s chief, Flavio Briatore, after just six races this year. His replacement? The inexperienced Franco Colapinto, who was swiftly brought on board from Williams, leaving Doohan in a state of turmoil and uncertainty.

Doohan’s tumultuous journey kicked off with a late debut during the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi, setting the stage for a challenging 2025 campaign. The decision to replace him was met with widespread disbelief; many viewed it as an unjust and rushed move, particularly given that he had little time to demonstrate his potential. Initially framed by Alpine as a mere “evaluation” of Colapinto, Briatore’s later statements contradicted this narrative, leaving Doohan in a precarious position with no clear path forward.

Despite Colapinto’s struggles—he remains the only active driver in the league yet to score a point this season—Alpine has refused to reconsider their decision. Pierre Gasly, the lead driver, has consistently outperformed Colapinto, highlighting the team’s significant performance issues. Just a few races ago, Briatore himself admitted that Alpine had “made mistakes” with their driver choices, placing undue pressure on Colapinto to achieve results.

In a twist of fate, it was revealed that Doohan had been given glimmers of hope regarding a possible return before the season’s end, particularly for the final three races. However, this was contingent upon securing financial backing for his seat—a stark contrast to his previous position where he raced without financial strings attached. Doohan’s team managed to rally enough resources, yet the final decision favored Colapinto, bolstered by strong backing from Mercado Libre, which has prominently branded Alpine for races in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.

As it stands, Colapinto is poised to finish the season, while Doohan remains in limbo as Alpine’s reserve driver. His involvement has been minimal; sidelined from essential testing programs and with limited simulator work, Doohan has become a shadow of the driver he once was. The expectation of a rotational seat has turned into a harsh reality of isolation.

Looking ahead, the future remains murky for Doohan. Discussions have taken place with various teams, including Cadillac, Williams, Haas, and Sauber, as he weighs his options for 2026. Sources suggest that Alpine is exploring other young talents, raising doubts about Doohan’s chances of regaining a competitive seat. With the driver market largely locked for next year, his prospects appear grim, but he remains determined to fight for a place with Alpine.

Meanwhile, Colapinto, buoyed by his backing and newfound form, seems on track to solidify his position within the team. His recent performances have shown improvement, yet the pressure mounts as he navigates team dynamics and directives, including a controversial refusal to follow a team order during a recent race.

As the F1 world watches closely, one thing is clear: the battle for seats is fiercer than ever, and Jack Doohan’s dreams hang in the balance as the 2025 season races toward its conclusion. Will he find redemption elsewhere, or has Alpine’s decision sealed his fate? Only time will tell, but for now, the young driver’s chances of reclaiming his spot in the fast lane seem to dwindle by the day.

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