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Alpine announced on Monday it is parting ways with Esteban Ocon early and handing Jack Doohan a surprise debut at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Late Sunday evening, rumors started circulating in the Qatar GP paddock that Alpine was considering swapping Esteban Ocon with Jack Doohan before Ocon moves to Haas in 2025. Ocon has been feeling frustrated due to his recent struggles with his Alpine car, while his teammate Pierre Gasly has been performing exceptionally well. Although Alpine denied the rumors, it was deemed beneficial for all parties to accelerate their 2025 plans. Consequently, Alpine officially announced that Jack Doohan would replace Esteban Ocon in the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, allowing Ocon to join Haas for the post-season test in Abu Dhabi. The team thanked Ocon for his contributions, including securing Alpine’s first Formula 1 win, and wished him the best for the future.
