Alpine demote Jack Doohan, promote Franco Colapinto ahead of Imola

Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five races, starting at Imola’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Alpine confirmed the news on Wednesday, ending months of speculation.

Australian driver Doohan’s race seat has been in doubt since Alpine signed Colapinto to a reserve driver role in January.

The Argentine driver vaulted to prominence by impressing as Logan Sargeant’s replacement at Williams last year.

Williams loaned him to Alpine this year with an expectation he would get some race experience.

Doohan struggled to make a mark in his five races this year, crashing on numerous occasions and struggling to match the qualifying performances or race results of teammate Pierre Gasly.

On Tuesday, Alpine confirmed team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned with immediate effect. Executive advisor Flavio Briatore takes over Oakes’ duties.

Source: espn.com