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Jack Doohan revealed Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore is “not adding external pressure” to his Formula 1 debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Jack Doohan has been drafted in to make his full GP debut at the Yas Marina Circuit after Alpine parted ways with Esteban Ocon one race early. This opportunity allows Doohan to showcase his skills before his full-season debut alongside Pierre Gasly in 2025. Despite rumors of pressure from team principal Flavio Briatore, Doohan clarified that there is no external pressure on him. Briatore’s focus is on helping Doohan finish the race, learn as much as possible, and prepare for the upcoming season. Doohan, who spent the year as Alpine’s Reserve Driver, has been preparing for this race through simulator sessions and testing in a two-year-old F1 car. During Friday’s practice sessions, Doohan finished 19th in both, steadily improving his performance throughout the day and aiming to continue this progress into qualifying.
