After months of rumors swirling around Alpine, the team announced Wednesday that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan at the team starting at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, on May 18.

Formula 1 team Alpine has changed its driver lineup to promote Franco Colapinto for at least five Grand Prix races as a replacement for Jack Doohan.

Reports: Jack Doohan axed by Alpine F1 team. As reported by multiple outlets, including Sky Sports and the BBC, Doohan will lose his seat before the next Grand Prix in Imola. The