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Alpine boss breaks silence on Franco Colapinto replacing Jack Doohan

Franco Colapinto’s potential F1 debut stirred speculation after a hot mic moment involving a key sponsor. The comments suggested the Argentine might replace Jack Doohan at Alpine as early as Imola—but the team isn’t ready to confirm anything. Sponsor Comments Spark Controversy The stir began during a broadcast break on A24, when Horacio Marin, CEO of YPF—an Argentine energy firm and Colapinto sponsor—allegedly said Colapinto would be in the car “in Imola.” The comment was made off-air but captured by a live microphone, raising questions about Doohan’s future. Alpine Team Boss Plays It Cool Alpine principal Oliver Oakes addressed the speculation during a press conference in...
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