Jack Doohan says his Formula 1 race seat is likely coveted by all four of Alpine's reserve drivers, not just Franco Colapinto, as he heads into the Australian Grand Prix under pressure to perform.

Australian Formula 1 rookie Jack Doohan insists Alpine's decision to sign Argentine Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver has not added more pressure on him.

There are four reserve drivers, including Franco Colapinto, chasing Jack Doohan’s Alpine seat, but the Aussie isn’t too fazed as he has a contract for “at least this year, if not more”. Doohan has been the subject of many of this off-season’s rumours amidst claims his Alpine races are numbered.

Franco Colapinto's manager has condemned the "abuse" aimed at Jack Doohan as rumours continue to swirl around his role in

Jack Doohan has spoken out about the chances of being replaced at Alpine as the Formula 1 team continue to add more reserve drivers to their lineup. The Australian driver previously acted as Alpine’s reserve driver from 2023 to 2024 before earning a promotion to their vacant F1 seat following the exit of Esteban Ocon.

Jack Doohan is facing a pressure-filled start to his F1 season as he bids to hold off the threat of being replaced by an Alpine reserve driver. The Australian driver faces an uncertain future as he makes his full-time debut in Formula 1,

Jack Doohan is making his Albert Park Formula 1 debut this weekend. He has officially begun his first season as a full-time driver for Alpine after working his way up the global motorsport ranks. Plenty of fans may also recognise his surname – one which is synonymous with an Aussie motorsport legend.