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Jack Doohan says he received vile death threats before he lost his Alpine F1 seat.
Former Alpine Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan revealed receiving death threats before the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, as seen in the upcoming Netflix series “Drive to Survive”.
Doohan, who competed in seven races for Alpine before being replaced by Franco Colapinto, shared his ordeal in an episode titled “Strictly Business”.
The threatening emails included warnings of harm if Doohan did not step out of the car, leading to him needing police assistance during the event.
Despite a challenging season, Doohan has now secured a spot as a reserve driver for Haas in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Excited for the new opportunity, Doohan expressed his gratitude towards Haas and looks forward to contributing to a successful season alongside the team’s main drivers.
