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Alpine will promote its reserve driver Jack Doohan to a race seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season alongside Pierre Gasly
Alpine has announced that Jack Doohan will be promoted to a race seat alongside Pierre Gasly in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Doohan, the son of five-time motorcycle world champion Mick, has been Alpine’s reserve driver since 2023 and finished third overall in the Formula 2 championship last year. The 21-year-old impressed during his FP1 outings and simulator work, leading to his selection for the race seat. Doohan’s promotion comes after Carlos Sainz opted to join Williams, making him the obvious choice for Alpine. The move will see Doohan replace Esteban Ocon, who is leaving Alpine after a high-profile clash with Gasly. Additionally, Ferrari protege Ollie Bearman will also make his full-time F1 debut next year, highlighting an influx of rookie talent on the grid.
