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The as-yet inofficial announcement comes after Carlos Sainz Jr decided to decline an offer from Alpine and instead join Williams F1.
Alpine, which was looking for a driver with strong potential, has decided to invest in Jack Doohan, according to an internal press release obtained by auto motor & sport Sweden.
The young Australian has impressed the team with his performance during tests and as a reserve driver, where he gained valuable experience behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car.
In addition to being a promising driver, Jack Doohan is also the son of five-time 500cc motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan.
His path to Formula 1 has progressed quickly, especially since joining Alpine’s young driver program in 2022, after previously being part of Red Bull’s junior racing program.
Jack Doohan has shown strong development and has already gained experience from several FP1 sessions and tests with Alpine’s cars.
His promotion to a racing seat is a sign of the team’s confidence in his abilities and potential to contribute to their future successes.
Doohan is now one of three new drivers that are expected to join the F1 grid next year, alongside Oliver Bearman who will drive for Haas, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli who is expected to take a seat with Mercedes.
Alpine’s as-yet unofficial announcement marks an exciting time for both the team and the fans, who now look forward to what Jack Doohan can achieve during his Formula 1 debut in 2025.