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Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan at Alpine starting from F1 Imola GP for at least the next 5 rounds

Colapinto to race for at least 5 rounds from F1 Imola GP as Alpine bench Doohan

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will make his official debut for the French team at the Imola GP, as Jack Doohan’s F1 journey with them has come to an early end. The 21-year-old will find himself behind the wheel of the A525 for at least the next five races. Doohan only made his F1…

Ryō Hirakawa, the Japanese driver who has joined Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025

Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025, with FP1 outing in Suzuka

Senjuti Jash5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Amidst recent reports that Jack Doohan only has the first six rounds to prove his worth and keep his seat for the rest of the season, Ryō Hirakawa has joined Alpine as one of their two F1 test and reserve drivers in 2025. The Japanese will share the responsibilities with the former Mercedes junior driver…