Flavio Briatore has insisted that he is “not a killer” and simply wants the “best drivers possible” amid the uncertainty surrounding the Alpine F1 futures of Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto. Doohan was confirmed as Pierre Gasly’s new team-mate for the F1 2025 season at last year’s Dutch Grand Prix,

Rumours of Colapinto potentially replacing Doohan have intensified, particularly after it was revealed that the Argentine's sponsor, Mercado Libre, will appear on Alpine's 2025 livery. The connection has raised questions about whether Colapinto is being positioned for a race seat sooner rather than later.

Jack Doohan responded sharply to a question about Franco Colapinto’s arrival at Alpine at F1 75 Live in London on Tuesday. Australian rookie Doohan will race alongside Pierre Gasly at Alpine this season,

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Formula One rookie Jack Doohan said he did not feel undermined by Franco Colapinto, a fan favourite for his races with Williams last year, joining his Alpine team as reserve driver on a long-term contract.