‘Very smiley’: Doohan’s reaction after Colapinto’s São Paulo crash | OneFootball

In May 2025, Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan as Alpine’s driver after a series of poor performances. This event created a tense atmosphere within the French team that went beyond just sporting matters. According to reports from Spain, the Australian was pleased after the incident involving the Argentine driver during the sprint race at the São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The news was revealed through the V9-F1 en Español podcast, via their X account and information from Spanish journalist Jorge Peiró, who was at the Interlagos circuit. “People who saw it said they saw Doohan smiling a lot when Franco had the accident, very happy,” he stated.

He then added: “They will never admit it, but there’s bad blood (Spanish slang for ‘bad vibes’) between both camps. I think there’s even been some sort of veto in the garage.” The post went viral on social media and sparked discontent among Colapinto’s fans towards Doohan.

The V9 F1 en Español post about the situation between Doohan and Colapinto

With only three races left, Alpine is heading toward the end of what is already its weakest campaign and all signs point to them finishing in last place in the Constructors’ Championship. The team’s focus is now on 2026, the year the new technical regulations will debut and they will use engines, gearboxes, and suspension supplied by Mercedes.

As for the team lineup for that season, it’s already set: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto will take the main seats, while Paul Aron will be assigned as reserve driver. In contrast, Jack Doohan’s situation remains unresolved. With no spot in Formula 1, alternatives such as a move to Japan’s Super Formula or a touring car series in Europe are being considered, although nothing has been officially confirmed.

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