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No regrets: Briatore defends brutal call to drop Doohan
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03/06/2025 at 10:5203/06/2025 at 10:52 Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has never shied away from tough decisions, and the swift replacement last month of Jack Doohan after just six races was no exception. The move, which shocked many Formula 1 insiders, not to mention Doohan himself, underscored Briatore’s reputation as a decisive leader unafraid to pivot when results falter. For him, the call to demote Doohan to reserve driver after the Miami Grand Prix and elevate rookie Franco Colapinto was not just a managerial prerogative but a calculated step to steer Alpine toward a brighter future. However, Colapinto has since failed to impress with...
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