Internet fears for Doohan after Colapinto arrival: 'Replaces him after six races'

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19:04, 09 Jan 2025

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Franco Colapinto is leaving Williams to work with Alpine as a testing and reserve driver for the 2025 season. This move comes after weeks of speculation that Alpine was closely watching Jack Doohan. Fans at X have weighed in and many are scared for Jack Doohan's future at Alpine.

Internet reacts to Colapinto's arrival at Alpine

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After which GP will he replace Doohan?

5:01 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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He’ll be driving for Alpine within the first 6 races.

5:07 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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Great!! But wait, what is Alpine doing? How many test drivers do they need?

5:02 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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that's a really odd move. why would he not have stayed at Williams unless there is a guaranteed seat at alpine next year. How much have alpine paid to release him from the Williams contract just to have him as a reserve

5:03 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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By what race will Franco Colapinto replace Jack Doohan? My take: after DOO's home race debut in Australia 😉 Alpine will go the Red Bull route...with a mid-season swap, that seems certain as an intention.

5:03 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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James

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How many races is Doohan lasting?

5:16 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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Luca Iaconelli

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Great, he deserve this, congrats Franco 👏👏

5:02 PM · Jan 9, 2025

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1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	219
2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	169
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	160
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	138
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