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Jack Doohan brutally axed from Alpine seat. But why after just six races?

Jack Doohan’s seat at Alpine was rumoured to be at risk when Flavio Briatore joined the F1 team — Jack Doohan’s seat at Alpine was rumoured to be at risk when Flavio Briatore joined the F1 team (AP)

Jack Doohan has been dropped from his Alpine F1 seat after six races in the 2025 season.
Franco Colapinto will replace Doohan for the next five races, starting with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
Alpine will reassess their driver lineup after the British Grand Prix in July.
Doohan's performance has been under scrutiny, having not scored any points and retiring from the Miami GP after a first-lap collision.
Team principal Oliver Oakes resigned, with Flavio Briatore taking over his responsibilities. Briatore cited the need for a fair driver assessment in preparation for the 2026 season.

Jack Doohan dropped from Alpine F1 seat after just seven races — In full