In a way that is not so surprising since Doohan has been racing so poorly but with the introduction of a new driver coming in so abruptly it certainly is in that respect.
Has Colapinto been in a race so far this year? From what I recall he was designated as a backup driver.
No, he didnt race this year, he is as you said a reserve driver. But it was a opens ecret that if Doohan doesnt make a good performance in the first races he is gonna be sumonned as a main driver and Doohan droped.
And that is what is happening right now. I hope this comment made by the YPF CEO dont get angry on the Alpine management.