The Latest Breaking News from Franco Colapinto

Briatore denies rift rumours after Oakes' shock Alpine F1 exit

Flavio Briatore has denied suggestions that disagreements between him and team principal Oliver Oakes led to the latter's Alpine F1 departure.

Autosport · May 7, 2025

Flavio Briatore denies rift rumours after Oliver Oakes' shock Alpine F1 exit

Flavio Briatore has denied suggestions that disagreements between him and team principal Oliver Oakes led to the latter's Alpine F1 departure.

Motorsport · May 7, 2025

Jack Doohan’s Alpine axe was a ticking time bomb – F1 has never been more ruthless to rookies

Doohan lasted seven races at Alpine, while Liam Lawson was two and out at Red Bull. With Franco Colapinto being handed a simple five-race deal, another change could be in the offing after Silverstone in July

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Jack Doohan: Alpine F1 demotion is "tough to take"

Jack Doohan says losing his race seat at the Alpine F1 team to Franco Colapinto is "a tough one for me to take" after it was confirmed he would step back, six races into the 2025 season.

Motorsport · May 7, 2025

Alpine confirms Colapinto as Doohan's replacement from Imola F1 grand prix

The Alpine Formula 1 team has officially confirmed Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five races of the 2025 season, starting at next week's Emilia Romagna GP in Imola.

Autosport · May 7, 2025

Alpine makes Franco Colapinto, Jack Doohan F1 switch official

The Alpine Formula 1 team has officially confirmed Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five races of the 2025 season, starting at next week's Emilia Romagna GP in Imola.

Motorsport · May 7, 2025

Chaos at Alpine as F1 team boss resigns ahead of expected Jack Doohan axe

Oliver Oakes has left the team amid speculation Doohan is set to lose his seat to Franco Colapinto

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Oliver Oakes resigns as Alpine team principal with Flavio Briatore taking over

Oakes’ responsibilities will now be assumed by 75-year-old executive director Flavio Briatore.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Alpine F1 team boss Oliver Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes as resigned with immediate effect, the team has announced. Oakes was brought to the team in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Flavio Briatore. But six races into the 2025 season Oakes has…

Motorsport · May 6, 2025

Jack Doohan dropped from Alpine F1 seat after just seven races

The 22-year-old Australian driver has lost his seat for the next five races, starting in Imola

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025