21-year-old Jack Doohan will take Esteban Ocon’s former seat for the 2025 F1 season as the team’s reserve driver is promoted to a race seat next year.
The Australian driver has already taken part in two practice sessions this year, after already gaining mileage in 2022 and 2023 as well. Doohan has also done private testing via TPC.
Son of motorcycle legend Mick Doohan, he finished P2 in the 2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship, and he backed that up in Formula 2 as he claimed a P3 finish last year. The driver from Queensland had a terrific second half to the campaign, winning three races.
After the saga with Oscar Piastri, fellow Aussie Doohan is the first driver to be promoted to a race seat at Alpine after being part of the team’s academy.
Jack Doohan: “I am so happy to secure promotion into a full-time race seat in 2025 with BWT Alpine F1 Team. I am very grateful for the trust and belief by the team’s senior management. There is so much work ahead to be prepared and ready and I will give my best in the meantime to absorb as much information and knowledge to be ready for the step up. It’s exceptionally satisfying to be the first graduate of the Alpine Academy to be in a race seat with the team and I’m extremely thankful to those who supported me along the way to make this a reality. It’s an exciting moment, a proud day for my family, and I look forward to taking it all in and pushing hard behind the scenes.”
Oliver Oakes, Team Principal: ”We are very excited to promote Jack into the race seat from next season and, in doing so, giving him the opportunity to showcase his skill and talent in Formula 1. Jack will become the first driver to graduate from the Alpine Academy into a race driver position with the team, so that is exceptionally pleasing for the team and its young driver pathway. Personally, I have worked with Jack back in 2019 and I am fully aware of his raw talent and potential. He is a very hard worker behind the scenes and his commitment is hugely valued by the entire team. Alongside Pierre, we have a well-balanced driver line-up with a good combination between youthful energy, experience, and pure speed. We look forward to working with both Jack and Pierre in order to keep developing the car and bring the team up the grid.”
