Franco Colapinto: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / June 2

Alpine’s Briatore 'not happy' with Colapinto comeback so far

Alpine, much like Red Bull, have become a team capable of bold driver changes mid-season. After just six rounds, they pulled the trigger to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / June 1

Colapinto not guaranteed to finish season with Alpine, says Briatore

After months of speculation, it was relatively unsurprising when Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan mid-season. Alpine’s multi-year contract with the Argentine, which was signed in January, indicated their confidence in his abilities and potential for growth.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Jack Doohan’s Father Takes Blunt Dig at Franco Colapinto After His Devastating Crash

Franco Colapinto had a forgettable debut with Alpine in the first qualifying session with the French team. His addition to the team's lineup had drawn

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 14

Franco Colapinto aims to 'get on the pace quickly' at Alpine

Almost a year after making his F1 debut with Williams in Monza 2024, Franco Colapinto finds himself back on the grid as a full-time driver – this time with Alpine.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 11

F1 Champ Stands in Jack Doohan’s Support as Security Threat From Franco Colapinto Fans Comes to Light

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 7

Alpine's driver rotation sets a questionable new Formula 1 precedent

The Alpine F1 team is making controversial moves once again.

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Alpine sign Colapinto on 5-race deal as they 'assess our options'

After months of speculation, Franco Colapinto replaces Jack Doohan at Alpine. The 21-year-old returns to F1 after his late-season stint with Williams last year.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / May 5

Report: Alpine mulling driver swap ahead of race at Imola

Alpine Racing is considering replacing driver Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the next Formula One race at Imola, Italy, ESPN reported on Monday.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 26

Jack Doohan's reported $10 Million Sponsor helped retain Alpine seat amid Colapinto links

Alpine driver Jack Doohan has reportedly secured his seat for now, following months of speculation that he might be replaced after a few races. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has claimed that the real reason for his future being secured is a substantial sponsorship that the Australian brings to the team.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

Alpine reportedly divided on Doohan and Colapinto preference

Alpine are expected to retain Jack Doohan until the summer break, having seen signs of potential in the first five rounds. For all intents and purposes, the 22-year-old has cleared the first hurdle.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 9

Colapinto's F1 return not Alpine's focus - Briatore

Alpine team advisor Flavio Briatore has dismissed the urgency of placing Franco Colapinto in a race seat, despite intense speculation surrounding Jack Doohan's position.

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Formula One News / SportsMole / April 8

Doohan battling injury amid rising Colapinto threat

Jack Doohan's troubles at Alpine have taken a turn for the worse, with new footage showing him struggling to exit his cockpit after the Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / March 31

'Colapinto wasn't a topic' amid Liam Lawson exit

In the aftermath of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda swapping seats at Red Bull, Adviser Helmut Mark has spoken out about whether or not Franco Colapinto was supposed to join either Red Bull or Racing Bulls.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Colapinto-VCARB update: Helmut Marko seen at Alpine hospitality

Over the last few days, Red Bull’s Liam Lawson and VCARB’s Yuki Tsunoda have taken centre stage. A swap between these drivers appears increasingly likely, with the Milton Keynes outfit working to find solutions to Lawson’s nightmare start to 2025.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 23

Franco Colapinto linked to VCARB move in shock report

It feels like an eternity ago since Red Bull had true stability with their driver line-up. The last few days have been flooded with reports about Yuki Tsunoda potentially replacing Liam Lawson.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 5

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / February 25

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Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 27

Ex-F1 champion gives blunt verdict on Franco Colapinto’s wasted chance in 2024

Williams shocked the F1 grid in 2024 by promoting Franco Colapinto to replace Logan Sargeant mid-season. The Argentine driver was seen by many as the next big thing, but failed to land a seat for this season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 13

Franco Colapinto's Alpine F1 Contract Details Revealed As Manager Speaks Out

Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto has finalized a move to the Alpine F1 Team as a reserve driver on a multi-year loan from Williams. Now, Colapinto's manager María Catarineu has revealed further details into the intricacies of the contract with the French team.