As reported by F1 Insider via F1 Oversteer, the rumour circulating around is that Alpine paid €10 million to Williams to lure Colapinto across. Many fans feel Colapinto could be in prime position to replace Doohan, who is already under pressure before the season even starts.

Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024

Alpine confirmed on Thursday (Jan 18) that Franco Colapinto will be one of their reserve drivers for the 2025 Formula 1 season with the 21-year-old making the switch from Williams. The Argentinian driver takes up the role of Test and Reserve Driver for the upcoming championship and will attend several grand prixs across the course of the season sharing driving duties with Paul Aron and Ryo Hirakawa.

A day ago, it was announced that Franco Colapinto will join Alpine from Williams. At the French team, the young driver will be the test and reserve driver. His Instagram driver however said otherwise for some time after the transfer was announced.

Alpine announced that former Williams driver Franco Colapinto has joined the team as a reserve driver in a move that casts concerns over Jack Doohan's F1 chances

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.

Now, it appears that the Australian youngster will be under immense pressure, with the threat of Colapinto looming large and the Argentine waiting in the wings to potentially take