F1 BOMB! DOOHAN REBELS AGAINST BRIATORE AND COLAPINTO IN ALPINE

Formula 1 is in turmoil as young Alpine driver Jack Doohan has reportedly rebelled against what he perceives as undue influence from team advisor Flavio Briatore and the preferential treatment of his new teammate, Franco Colapinto. Just days after Colapinto was controversially promoted to a race seat in place of Doohan, sources suggest the Australian driver is making his displeasure known within the team, creating a potentially explosive internal conflict at the Enstone outfit.

The catalyst for Doohan’s alleged rebellion appears to be the sudden and somewhat abrupt driver swap that saw him relegated to a reserve role after just a handful of races. While Alpine cited an “ongoing assessment” of their driver lineup, the timing, coinciding with the return of Briatore to a more prominent role within the team, has fueled speculation that the Italian is heavily backing his compatriot Colapinto. Doohan, who had been steadily improving despite a couple of costly errors, is reportedly feeling unfairly sidelined and believes his potential is being overlooked in favor of a driver with strong management ties.

Whispers from within the Alpine camp suggest that Doohan has voiced his frustrations directly to team management, arguing that he was not given a fair opportunity to prove his worth and that the decision to replace him so early in the season is premature and detrimental to his development. His “rebellion” reportedly involves a refusal to fully cooperate with the team’s new direction, potentially creating a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere within the Alpine garage as they navigate the upcoming races with their revised driver lineup.

The internal strife at Alpine, fueled by Doohan’s defiance against Briatore’s apparent influence and Colapinto’s swift promotion, adds another layer of drama to an already unpredictable Formula 1 season. The power dynamics within the team are clearly shifting, and the way Alpine manages this internal conflict could significantly impact their performance and driver morale moving forward. The F1 world will be watching closely to see if Doohan’s rebellion gains traction or if Alpine, under Briatore’s guidance, will firmly establish Colapinto as their new star.