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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.

Jack Doohan News / Motorsport / December 12

Ugo Ugochukwu tops Suzuka Super Formula test as Jack Doohan crashes three times

Ugochukwu leads the way in the annual Suzuka December test, while Doohan endures a difficult start to life in Super Formula Ex-McLaren Formula 1 junior Ugo Ugochukwu topped Super Formula’s post-season test at Suzuka by setting the fastest time of the final day of running and overall.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 10

Formula 1 News: Doohan splits with last-place Alpine, resurfaces at Toyota

(GMM) Jack Doohan (pictured) is severing ties with Alpine and switching his career momentum firmly toward Toyota – and potentially Haas – as the 2026 era approaches.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 8

Jack Doohan becomes last-minute addition to Super Formula's Suzuka test

Doohan named on final Suzuka entry list ahead of expected switch to Super Formula in 2026 Ex-Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan, Freddie Slater and Ugo Ugochukwu have all been added to the line-up for this week’s post-season Super Formula test at Suzuka.

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

Alpine's driver rotation sets a questionable new Formula 1 precedent

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

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Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 6

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 / Field Level Media / May 5

Report: Alpine mulling driver swap ahead of race at Imola

Alpine Racing is considering replacing driver Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the next Formula One race at Imola, Italy, ESPN reported on Monday.

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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 / F1 on SI / April 26

Jack Doohan's reported $10 Million Sponsor helped retain Alpine seat amid Colapinto links

Alpine driver Jack Doohan has reportedly secured his seat for now, following months of speculation that he might be replaced after a few races. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has claimed that the real reason for his future being secured is a substantial sponsorship that the Australian brings to the team.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 25

Jack Doohan: Alpine have Taken Away Pressure Amid Speculation Over His Seat

Alpine's Jack Doohan discussed how the team has alleviated pressure and concerns about his future with reassurances amid a series of rumors and speculation.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Why Jack Doohan Faces a Near Impossible Task in 2025

There was practically no controversy when Alpine announced in August that Jack Doohan would complete their 2025 line-up. After a difficult start to the year, it seemed logical that Alpine would go for a more low-profile signing and invest in their academy.

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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