Alpine has announced that Franco Colapinto has joined for the F1 2025 season - and that could be ominous news for Jack Doohan.

Jack Doohan is set to start the season as Pierre Gasly's team-mate but Alpine's signing of Franco Colapinto from Williams has put the Australian's long-term future in real danger

Alpine signed Argentina's Franco Colapinto to a multi-year deal Thursday as a test and reserve driver for the upcoming season, putting the 21-year-old closer to a full-time ride.

James Vowles produced an ominous statement after Franco Colapinto was confirmed as Alpine ’s new test and reserve driver for the 2025 season. The Williams boss described the agreement as the 21-year-old’s ‘best chance of securing a race seat in 2025 or 2026’.

The Alpine Formula One team has signed Argentine Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver, creating pressure on Australian rookie Jack Doohan. Colapinto's strong debut and Alpine's strategic focus on young talent may lead to Doohan being replaced if performance targets are unmet.

Signing Colapinto is a solid bet for Alpine, but there's no question it puts a spotlight on its 2025 driver before the season even begins.

Argentine Franco Colapinto is to be Alpine's reserve driver this season after signing a multi-year deal to join the team from Williams.

Doohan, therefore, starts his rookie season with mounting pressure on his shoulders. The 21-year-old got a leg up when he replaced Haas-bound Esteban Ocon for the 2024 finale in Abu Dhabi, giving him valuable experience of a full Grand Prix weekend ahead of his rookie campaign in 2025.