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F1: Oakes plays down Colapinto talk

Alpine boss, Oliver Oakes has dismissed claims that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan in the forthcoming grand prix at Imola. The Imola speculation follows a 'hot mic' incident involving Horacio Marin, the CEO of YPF, Argentina's state oil company which backs Colapinto, who, following a TV interview, was heard to say that the former Williams driver will replace the Australian in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. 'Look, I saw it like everyone else,' said Oakes, when asked about the claim. 'I think it was a sponsor from Argentina off-camera giving his view on Franco, when he's going to be in the car. 'Obviously I'm sure there's a lot of people in Argentina who'd like him in the car this...
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