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Oakes: Colapinto gives Alpine options ‘down the line’
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23/01/2025 at 11:2723/01/2025 at 11:55 Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes says signing Franco Colapinto as the team’s reserve driver for 2025 gives the French outfit options down the line, and won't deny Jack Doohan a “fair chance” to prove his worth. Doohan was announced as Esteban Ocon's replacement for the 2025 season, with the Australian making his F1 debut at the sport’s season finale last month in Abu Dhabi. However, Alpine’s subsequent signing of Colapinto, who impressed during his brief stint with Williams in 2024, has raised eyebrows and led to speculation about Doohan's long-term future with the team. But Oakes has dismissed such...
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