F1: Alpine signs Jack Doohan to replace Esteban Ocon
Alpine has officially announced that Jack Doohan will join its Formula 1 team for the upcoming 2025 season. The Australian, who graduated from the Alpine academy, will be promoted from the reserve driver position to partner Pierre Gasly. Doohan's promotion follows months of speculation surrounding the successor to Esteban Ocon, who is set to join the Haas team. While Alpine explored options such as Carlos Sainz, they ultimately decided to invest in their own homegrown talent. This is a major milestone for both Doohan and Alpine. As the first Alpine academy driver to be awarded a race seat for the team, Doohan will have the opportunity to showcase his skills on the Formula 1 grid. Jack Doohan said: “I am delighted to be promoted to a full-time race seat with the BWT Alpine F1 Team in 2025. I am very grateful for the trust and confidence shown by the team’s top management. There is a lot of work ahead and…
F1: Alpine may sign Jack Doohan to replace Esteban Ocon
Jack Doohan joins Alpine as a reserve driver in 2022 and is expected to join Gasly as a full-time driver, replacing the outgoing Esteban Ocon. Jack Doohan is on the verge of a major career breakthrough as he looks set to earn a Formula 1 seat for Alpine in the upcoming season. According to sources, he is expected to join Pierre Gasly after Carlos Sainz decided to choose Williams over Alpine. As the son of five-time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan, he is a strong candidate for an Alpine seat, especially for the 2025 season. While a final contract has yet to be signed, an official announcement is expected soon. Doohan's recent performances in F1 have convinced Alpine that he is the right choice for a race seat, especially after Sainz's move provided him with the opportunity. Also read: F1: Alpine announces Oliver Oakes as new team principal, replacing Bruno Famin F1: Other contenders for Alpine team's second seat Mick…