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Motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan has taken a brutal swipe at Alpine over its treatment, and subsequent axing, of son Jack from its Formula 1 squad.
Motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan criticized Alpine for its treatment and decision to axe his son Jack from its Formula 1 squad. Jack Doohan made his full race debut for Alpine at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2024, but was replaced by Franco Colapinto after six rounds. Mick Doohan expressed his disappointment with Alpine’s handling of the situation, mentioning that Jack had a long-term contract with the team. Despite being dropped by Alpine, Jack Doohan secured a reserve driver role with Haas F1 and is currently racing in the European Le Mans Series. Mick Doohan emphasized Jack’s determination to return to Formula 1 and hinted at Alpine’s lack of commitment to contracts compared to Haas. The Doohan family remains optimistic about Jack’s future in motorsport following his brief stint at Alpine.
