We do all the effort with the engineers to make sure he has the right car to do the job. And after [that], we’ll see.”

Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has hailed Franco Colapinto as one of the team's “most important assets” ahead of the

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,

LONDON - 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.

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 insisted he did not feel 'undermined' by Franco Colapinto's Alpine arrival, giving a terse response to a question on the subject.