Franco Colapinto, the rising Argentine Formula 1 driver for Alpine, is set to make his official debut as a starting driver at Imola.

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.

The pressure was on driver and team to perform quickly. For whatever reason, Jack Doohan fell short over six races with Alpine