**Max Verstappen Unleashes a Storm in Formula 1 with Explosive Remarks About Colapinto and Doohan**

In a recent interview that has shocked the Formula 1 world, Max Verstappen, the three-time world champion and undisputed leader of Red Bull, made incendiary statements about the situation at Alpine, focusing on the dynamic between drivers Franco Colapinto and Jack Doohan. His critical comments have caused a stir in the paddock, highlighting the alleged instability the young Argentinian driver is causing within the French team.

Verstappen, known for not mincing his words, did not mince his words when speaking about the driver change at Alpine, where Colapinto replaced Doohan as the regular starting driver starting with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. According to the Dutchman, Colapinto’s arrival, backed by influential executive advisor Flavio Briatore, has destabilized the team, which was already struggling to find consistency for the 2025 season. “What’s happening at Alpine is a disaster. Changing Doohan for Colapinto so quickly not only shows a lack of confidence in their drivers, but is sabotaging their own project,” Verstappen said, according to specialized media reports.

The Red Bull driver noted that, although Colapinto showed flashes of talent in 2024 with Williams, his sudden move to Alpine seems more like a political maneuver than a sporting decision. “Franco is fast, no one doubts that, but putting him in a car that isn’t performing and expecting miracles is crazy. Furthermore, leaving Doohan in the lurch after just six races is a sign that the team doesn’t know what it wants,” he added. These comments have fueled speculation about internal tensions at Alpine, especially following the resignation of team principal Oliver Oakes and the promotion of Briatore to the helm.

For his part, Colapinto, 21, has tried to stay away from the controversy. At Imola, where he made his debut with Alpine, he finished a modest 16th after a qualifying accident, but showed moments of competitiveness by climbing to eighth during the race. However, Verstappen questioned the Argentine’s readiness to lead a project for a team in crisis: “You can’t expect a young driver to solve Alpine’s structural problems. That’s unfair to him and to Doohan, who never had a real chance.”

Jack Doohan, now relegated to reserve driver status, hasn’t hidden his frustration. In a statement, he admitted the decision was “difficult to accept,” but expressed his commitment to the team. However, his absence from the track and his activity on social media, where he was seen cycling during the Imola GP, have fueled rumors of his discontent.

The upcoming Monaco Grand Prix will be crucial for Alpine and Colapinto, who has a five-race contract. Meanwhile, Verstappen’s comments have sparked a debate about whether Briatore’s strategy, focusing on Colapinto’s emerging talent, will save Alpine or be a mistake that will deepen its crisis. Can the Argentine prove the Dutchman wrong? Only time will tell.