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Jack Doohan will be on the grid with Alpine in 2025 having seen off Mick Schumacher for the seat.
Jack Doohan described the Alpine F1 shootout with Mick Schumacher as “strange,” where they participated in a test day for a replacement after Esteban Ocon’s departure to Haas. Despite being good friends off the track, they approached the situation professionally. Doohan eventually secured the role as Pierre Gasly’s teammate for 2025, leaving Schumacher eyeing the vacant Stake/Audi seat alongside Nico Hulkenberg. Doohan reflected on positioning himself strategically for the opportunity, emphasizing the importance of patience and seizing every chance to prove himself on the track while waiting for confirmation. He acknowledged the risks involved but expressed gratitude for the outcome of his promotion at Alpine.
