Recently promoted Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has triggered a huge change in the sport ahead of his return to the track at next weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The 21-year-old was left without a full-time F1 seat this season after stepping in to replace Logan Sargeant at Williams last year,

Jack Doohan is set to be replaced by Franco Colapinto for the upcoming race at Imola, with Alpine notifying the rookie of their intention to make an immediate change.

Alpine reserve Franco Colapinto was linked to an F1 return after a sponsor was heard suggesting that the Argentine could drive at Imola