The pressure was on driver and team to perform quickly. For whatever reason, Jack Doohan fell short over six races with Alpine

Jack Doohan is set to be replaced by Franco Colapinto for the upcoming race at Imola, with Alpine notifying the rookie of their intention to make an immediate change.

Formula 1 star Jack Doohan has issued an emotional response in the wake of his brutal axing from Alpine's driver lineup. The team have confirmed that Franco Colapinto will replace the Aussie for the next five grands prix, with Doohan demoted back to the role of reserve driver.