Jack Doohan’s Alpine Seat Already Threatened Thanks To “Controversial” Contract

• By all accounts, ex-Williams rookie Franco Colapinto is en route to replace Australia’s own Jack Doohan at Alpine (Renault).
• Colapinto has signed a multi-year deal with the Enstone team, albeit as a test and reserve driver at this stage; whereas Doohan’s agreement reportedly spans five to six race weekends.
• Alpine also has the far less experienced Ryo Hirakawa and Paul Aron in its stable of test and reserve drivers.

Formula 1 is, at the best of times, a ruthless ecosystem…