“Very smiley”: Doohan’s reaction to Colapinto’s São Paulo F1 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 commented that they saw Doohan very smiling when Franco had the accident, very happy,” he stated.

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

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

With only three races left, Alpine is heading towards the end of what is already its weakest campaign and everything indicates that it will finish in last place in the Constructors’ Championship. The team’s focus is now on 2026, the year it will debut the new technical regulations and will have its engine, gearbox, and suspension supplied by Mercedes.

As for the team lineup for that season, it is already set: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto will occupy the main seats, while Paul Aron will be assigned as reserve driver. In contrast, Jack Doohan’s situation remains unresolved. With no place in Formula 1, alternatives such as a move to Japan’s Super Formula or a touring car category in Europe are being considered, although none of this has been officially confirmed.

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