Australian driver Jack Doohan has opened up about the emotional journey that led to his recent signing with Alpine’s Formula 1 team. From receiving the unexpected phone call while driving home in Belgium to leaning on his father’s guidance, Doohan shares the ups and downs of his path to the top echelon of motorsport.
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Alpine team principal Bruno Famin has revealed that ‘professionalism’ is the top priority in the team’s search for Esteban Ocon’s 2025 Formula 1 replacement, with Jack Doohan emerging as a frontrunner for the vacant seat.
In the wake of Esteban Ocon’s departure from Alpine at the end of 2024, team principal Bruno Famin has emphasized the importance of signing ‘professional’ drivers who can put aside their differences and work together for the good of the team. The team is currently exploring potential replacements, including reserve driver Jack Doohan and other drivers like Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher.
Alpine has confirmed that reserve driver Jack Doohan will take the wheel of the A524 car during the opening practice hour of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, replacing Esteban Ocon. This move provides Doohan, a strong contender to replace the departing Ocon at the Enstone-based squad in 2025, with a valuable opportunity to familiarize himself with the team’s 2024 machinery early in the season.