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Australian driver Jack Doohan has left the Alpine Formula 1 team to pursue other career opportunities, the team announced Tuesday. Alpine dropped Doohan from its racing lineup eight months ago, replacing him with Franco Colapinto six races into the 2025 F1 campaign.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 13

Alpine Confirms Jack Doohan Exit After 2025 F1 Axe

Alpine has announced it has released Jack Doohan ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Australian was originally handed a race contract by the French manufacturer last season to drive alongside Pierre Gasly, though he was replaced by Franco Colapinto after just six races of the campaign.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 13

Alpine F1 team releases Jack Doohan after demotion to reserve role

Doohan and Alpine have agreed to part ways for 2026 Jack Doohan is leaving the Alpine Formula 1 team for the 2026 season. A product of the Alpine Academy since his Formula 2 years, Doohan graduated to its F1 line-up at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, getting a head start ahead of his maiden campaign in 2025.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Jack Doohan: Toyota support could revive chances of F1 return

Jack Doohan was the first casualty in last year’s driver market, losing his Alpine seat to Franco Colapinto after the Miami GP. Despite lingering hopes of a second stint at the French squad, it soon became clear that Doohan was not part of the team’s future plans.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

Jack Doohan Signals End of Alpine Era as Haas Rumors Swirl

It looks like the road has finally run out for Jack Doohan at Alpine. In a move that feels like the closing of a complicated chapter, the Australian driver took to social media to share what appears to be a final goodbye to the French outfit.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 12

Kondo defends ex-F1 racer Jack Doohan after three Super Formula test crashes

The Alpine F1 reserve driver is expected to contest Super Formula in 2026, but his maiden test didn't go to plan Kondo Racing has come out in defence of Jack Doohan following the ex-Formula 1 driver’s troubled maiden Super Formula test blighted by three crashes at the same corner.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Jack Doohan’s Father Takes Blunt Dig at Franco Colapinto After His Devastating Crash

Franco Colapinto had a forgettable debut with Alpine in the first qualifying session with the French team. His addition to the team's lineup had drawn

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 11

F1 Champ Stands in Jack Doohan’s Support as Security Threat From Franco Colapinto Fans Comes to Light

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Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 8

F1 Rookie Faced Death Threats and Needed Security Before Alpine Dropped Him for Rising Star

Jack Doohan’s brief F1 career took a harrowing turn before his departure from Alpine. The 22-year-old Australian, son of MotoGP legend Mick Doohan, was replaced by Argentine driver Franco Colapinto after just six races in the 2025 season.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / May 7

Alpine benches Jack Doohan for at least 5 races, team president out

The Alpine Formula One team is facing massive changes, with the replacement of a driver and the resignation of its team principal. Alpine announced Wednesday that Franco Colapinto will take the place of Jack Doohan for the next five weekends, hoping to find better results for a team anchored by Pierre Gasly.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / May 7

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Alpine Finds Support on Possible Jack Doohan Sacking After Public Dressing Down by Team Boss

The demons of the past seem to have returned for Alpine as they are once again going through a tumultuous time. In 2023, they shocked the F1 community by announcing the departure of several key personnel, including team principal Otmar Szafnauer.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 6

Veteran F1 Journalist Berates Alpine for Not Giving ‘Fair Chance’ to Jack Doohan

The six F1 races rookie Jack Doohan has taken part in so far could very well end up being the extent of his career with Alpine—a team he has been a part of since 2022.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Alpine’s Jack Doohan–Franco Colapinto Swap Sparks Fan Outrage and Viral Sarcasm

Alpine’s 2025 season has been full of surprises, but none are landing quite like this. According to a report from Autosport, the team is considering swapping out Jack Doohan for reserve driver Franco Colapinto as early as the upcoming Emilia Romangna Grand Prix in Imola.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Jack Doohan at risk of losing Alpine seat before Imola

In the build-up to last weekend’s Miami GP, reports intensified about the possibility of Jack Doohan being replaced before the Imola GP. Alpine reserve driver Franco Colapinto is widely seen as the Australian’s likely substitute – should a change be implemented.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Jack Doohan: 'I haven’t really struggled' with pressure at Alpine

Jack Doohan says he is relatively unaffected by the uncertainty regarding his Alpine future. He argues that Alpine have shielded him from the speculation that continues to follow him in the media.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / April 14

Reports: Alpine sticking with Jack Doohan for now

Jack Doohan's seat is safe at Alpine Racing for the immediate future, multiple outlets reported Monday. The 22-year-old Formula One rookie has been under a spotlight all season based on reports that the team might replace him with reserve driver Franco Colapinto after six races.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 11

Ex-F1 stars criticise Alpine's handling of Doohan situation

Two ex-Formula 1 drivers have sharply criticised Alpine for subjecting rookie Jack Doohan to excessive pressure at the outset of his career. Even before Doohan drove a metre in 2025, speculation was rife that his contract spanned just six races, with team advisor Flavio Briatore clearly eyeing an earlier switch to Franco Colapinto.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Jack Doohan reveals he was in discomfort during Japanese GP

A heavy crash for Jack Doohan dominated headlines in FP2, with the Australian driver making a significant impact with the barriers out of turn 1. Doohan miscalculated his DRS usage whilst completing his first laps of the weekend, perhaps trying to compensate for missing out on Friday Practice.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 8

Jack Doohan Seen Struggling Out of Alpine Car After Japan GP

Alpine driver Jack Doohan was filmed struggling to exit his car after the Japanese Grand Prix, following a major crash earlier in the race weekend. Doohan has struggled to find significant success in the early part of the season, with his tight qualifying sessions against teammate Pierre Gasly being the highlight so far.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 4

Jack Doohan's FP2 Crash Remains a Mystery Amid New DRS Data

Alpine driver Jack Doohan experienced one of the biggest crashes of the 2025 season thus far, as his car mysteriously lost control at turn 1 and crashed straight into the wall during Free Practice 2 at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / March 5

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 2, 2024

F1 News: Jack Doohan Breaks Silence On Surprise Alpine Debut

Jack Doohan is set to make his Formula 1 debut with the Alpine team at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Alpine team confirmed that Doohan would replace Esteban Ocon for the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of his full-time contract with the team in 2025.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 1, 2024

Report: Jack Doohan to slide into Alpine lineup in F1 finale

Esteban Ocon is turning over his ride for Alpine in the Formula One season finale next weekend to Jack Doohan, who will replace him with the team in 2025, The Athletic reported Sunday.

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