That saw Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly at the back of the grid in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. While Alpine dramatically reversed their stars, rising to finish sixth in the Constructors’ Championship,

The speculation ramped up when Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a long-term contract, adding him to a growing pool of talented young reserve drivers. The Argentinian racer, who made his debut midway through the 2024 season, is primed to take Doohan’s seat if he starts poorly.