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Alpine boss Oliver Oakes has admitted that all parties are aligned on the expected move which will see Esteban Ocon not race in the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Esteban Ocon is expected to depart from Alpine after his early retirement in Qatar, potentially making way for Jack Doohan to join the team for the final round. The possibility of Ocon leaving early would allow him to test with Haas during the post-season. Alpine may use this opportunity to give Doohan his F1 debut before his scheduled permanent drive in 2025. Discussions about Ocon’s departure involve complexities due to his ties with Mercedes, but all parties seem to find the potential switch beneficial. Mercedes is not expected to block the move, as team boss Toto Wolff confirmed talks about Ocon’s future prospects. Despite recent tensions within Alpine, Ocon’s departure is seen as a natural evolution, with both sides recognizing the advantages of finalizing the change before the last round.
