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…