ALPINE announced today that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five Formula One races. Rookie Doohan’s future has been in doubt since Colapinto signed for Alpine from Williams in January as a reserve driver.

Jack Doohan’s rookie season in Formula 1 could be over after just six races. Alpine said Wednesday that Doohan would be replaced with Franco Colapinto after a disappointing start to the season. Doohan collided with Liam Lawson right after the start of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday and was forced to retire from the race without completing a lap.

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