Ever since the team signed Colapinto as a reserve driver ahead of the 2025 season, there was growing speculation that the 2024 Williams super-sub would get a chance to drive for Alpine at some point.

Alpine said in its statement that Colapinto would be in the seat for the next five races as it will “rotate” the seat next to Pierre Gasly. The team signed Colapinto in the offseason after he made his F1 debut for Williams in 2024 when he replaced Logan Sargeant.

Formula 1 team Alpine has changed its driver lineup to promote Franco Colapinto for at least the next five Grand Prix races at the expense of Jack Doohan. Alpine confirmed the change Wednesday, a day after Oliver Oakes quit as team principal.