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Alpine has elected to promote its Reserve Driver Jack Doohan to a full-time drive for the 2025 Formula 1 season, per a Friday announcement by the Anglo-French outfit. With Esteban Ocon’s departure from the Enstone-Viry squad confirmed in June, Alpine made a bid to sign Carlos Sainz to race alongside Pierre Galsy in 2025. With […]
Following Esteban Ocon’s departure from the Enstone-Viry squad, Alpine made a bid to sign Carlos Sainz to race alongside Pierre Gasly in 2025. However, Sainz chose Williams as his next team. Alpine then focused on promoting their own talent from the Alpine Academy Programme, with Jack Doohan winning the seat alongside Mick Schumacher. Doohan expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aims to give his best in the upcoming season, highlighting the support he received along the way. Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes praised Doohan’s talents and commitment, emphasizing the team’s excitement to see him showcase his skills in Formula 1. The team looks forward to working with Doohan and Gasly to continue developing the car and improving their position on the grid.
