The growing pressure on Jack Doohan could open the way to Franco Colapinto. Roberto Merhi questioned the beginning of the Australian season in Alpine.
The future of Franco Colapint in the Formula 1 It could be closer than fans imagined. After the statements of the category ExpileRoberto Merhi, doubts about the start of the season of Jack Doohan as titular pilot of Alpine They revived hope for the Argentine.
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Merhi, who competed in Formula 1 in 2015 with MANOR MARUSSIAquestioned the continuity of Doohan In the French team, opening the door to a possible opportunity to Collapint In the season 2025. Despite rumors and uncertainty, the team remains silent, while speculation continues to grow.


Roberto Merhi

Roberto Merhi: former Formula 1 pilot and current member of Carlos Sainz’s team
Roberto Merhi’s comment, Formula 1 Expileot
In the podcast COPE GPMerhi expressed his doubts about whether Jack Doohan The season will begin 2025 as Alpine titular pilot. Although at first it seemed insured, the former Spanish pilot affirmed: “Let’s see if Doohan begins the year, that I don’t have it so clear. I think the tense thing is. ” Despite softening your comment and affirming that Doohan It could start the season, the Spanish made it clear that the situation is not insured, especially if the performance of Doohan It does not meet the expectations of the team.
This comment highlights the uncertainty surrounding Alpineteam that crosses a restructuring process and is evaluating its future. Rumors about the possible arrival of Collapint to the starting seat they gained strength, especially after their outstanding performance in the Barcelona tire testwhere he achieved times higher than those of Doohan.
Doohan and Gasly

Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly Alpine holding pilots for 2025
The growing pressure on Doohan and the role of collapint in Alpine
The pressure on Jack Doohan within Alpine It is increasingly notable. Although his debut had been anticipated as titular pilotthe recent statements of Merhi And doubts about their performance opened the door to possible changes. Yeah Doohan does not meet expectations, the Argentine Franco Colapint I could take its place, since Alpine tightly opted for him as Reserve pilot.
For its part, Flavio Briatoreadvisor Alpineexpressed his confidence in the potential of Collapintwho is seen as a great promise within the team. With a clause in the contract of Doohan which ensures your participation in just Five more racesthe road seems clear so that Collapint Take an opportunity in the French team.
However, the performance of Doohan In the first races of the season it will be key to determining their future and, possibly, the Collapint in the Formula 1.
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