Jack Doohan gave a terse response to a journalist when asked about Franco Colapinto ahead of the F1 75 launch on Tuesday.

We do all the effort with the engineers to make sure he has the right car to do the job. And after [that], we’ll see.”

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.

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.

Jack Doohan responded sharply to a question about Franco Colapinto’s arrival at Alpine at F1 75 Live in London on Tuesday. Australian rookie Doohan will race alongside Pierre Gasly at Alpine this season,