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Esteban Ocon is set to leave Alpine one race before the end of his contract, with Jack Doohan poised to drive in his place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Frenchman is joining Haas in 2025 and has…
Esteban Ocon is leaving Alpine one race before the end of his contract, and Jack Doohan is expected to replace him for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ocon is moving to Haas in 2025 after struggling to match teammate Pierre Gasly’s performance this season. Gasly has outperformed Ocon with more point-scoring finishes and better qualifying results. After poor performances at the Qatar Grand Prix, discussions about Ocon’s early departure accelerated, leading to the decision to have Doohan drive in Abu Dhabi. Alpine has not made an official announcement yet, but it is understood that Ocon’s replacement will be confirmed on Monday. Ocon’s departure is seen as beneficial for both sides, allowing him to move on early and giving Doohan an opportunity to showcase his skills.
