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,

After months of rumors swirling around Alpine, the team announced Wednesday that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan at the team starting at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, on May 18.

Franco Colapinto, the rising Argentine Formula 1 driver for Alpine, is set to make his official debut as a starting driver at Imola.