Formula One rookie Jack Doohan said he did not feel undermined by Franco Colapinto, a fan favourite for his races with Williams last year, joining his Alpine team as reserve driver on a long-term contract.

Rumours of Colapinto potentially replacing Doohan have intensified, particularly after it was revealed that the Argentine's sponsor, Mercado Libre, will appear on Alpine's 2025 livery. The connection has raised questions about whether Colapinto is being positioned for a race seat sooner rather than later.