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Alpine has announced that reserve driver Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon during the opening practice hour at this weekend’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Doohan has served as Alpine’s reserve since 2023 and participated in FP1 sessions in Mexico and Abu Dhabi last season, along with the annual post-season test. The current FIA rules […]
Jack Doohan started serving as Alpine’s reserve driver in 2023 and took part in FP1 sessions in Mexico and Abu Dhabi last season, as well as the post-season test. According to the current FIA rules, each full-time race driver must give up one FP1 session to allow a rookie driver with no more than two Grands Prix experience to participate. Alpine will fulfill one of its 2024 requirements at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where Doohan will drive the A524 car for the first time. Doohan, the son of motorcycle legend Mick Doohan, is viewed as a potential replacement for the departing Ocon in 2025. Alpine boss Bruno Famin announced that Doohan will substitute for Esteban Ocon during the young driver FP1 session in Canada and praised Doohan’s simulator work. Jack Doohan is thrilled to have the opportunity to drive at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve for FP1 and appreciates the chance to gain more track time and familiarize himself with the 2024 machinery early in the season. He aims to provide valuable feedback for the team, especially during European rounds, and maximize the session for both drivers by focusing on specific test items and understanding the new track surface.
