Just two days after he was hired, Franco Colapinto’s future at Alpine is in doubt with the Formula 1 team in talks to sign a new driver. On Wednesday, it was announced that Alpine had axed rookie Jack Doohan after just six races of the 2025 season, with Colapinto to replace him.

Colapinto’s arrival came after Alpine opted to sideline Jack Doohan, just seven races into his F1 career. The Australian rookie suffered costly crashes in Melbourne, Japan and most recently in Miami, triggering Briatore to make a change.

After months of rumors swirling around Alpine, the team announced Wednesday that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan at the team starting at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, on May 18.