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Ralf Schumacher has claimed that nephew Mick was hampered in the shootout that resulted in Alpine choosing Jack Doohan to complete its 2025 Formula 1 line-up. Alpine announced before the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend that reserve driver Doohan will step up to a race drive next season to replace the outgoing Esteban Ocon. Doohan […]
Alpine announced that reserve driver Doohan will be promoted to a race seat next season, taking over for Esteban Ocon who is leaving. Doohan was chosen over Schumacher as the leading option to partner Gasly, after Sainz rejected Alpine’s offer in favor of Williams. Schumacher, with ties to Alpine through WEC, was also considered but hasn’t raced in F1 since leaving Haas. Doohan won the comparison test against Schumacher, but Schumacher’s uncle criticized the test conditions being skewed in Doohan’s favor. Despite the setback, Schumacher remains hopeful for a 2025 F1 seat, potentially at Sauber-Audi, while criticizing Alpine’s management for not informing him directly of their decision. Schumacher has not given up on securing a seat for 2025, hoping to demonstrate his capabilities and secure a return to the grid, possibly as a mid-season replacement for Williams.
