Jack Doohan has been promoted to a full-time role at Alpine for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
The 21-year-old Australian has been employed as the team’s reserve driver for two years, with his promotion confirmed on Friday.
Doohan had already spent two seasons in Formula 2, finishing sixth and third in the championship standings in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
He replaces driver Esteban Ocon, who joins Haas, and notably becomes the first hopeful from the Alpine Academy to obtain a steering wheel with the manufacturer.
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Jack Doohan F1: Australian completes Alpine team for 2025
Doohan will team up with experienced Frenchman Pierre Gasly at Alpine next season.
The Gold Coast-born talent is “extremely grateful” for the opportunity.
“I am very pleased to have secured a promotion to a full-time race seat in 2025 with BWT Alpine F1 Team,” said Doohan.
“I am very grateful for the trust and belief of the team’s senior management.
“There is so much work to do to be ready and prepared and I will do my best in the meantime to absorb as much information and knowledge as possible so that I am ready to take the next step.
“It’s exceptionally satisfying to be the first Alpine Academy graduate to be in a racing seat with the team and I’m extremely grateful to those who have supported me along the way to make this a reality.
“It’s an exciting moment, a proud day for my family, and I’m looking forward to experiencing it all and working hard behind the scenes.”
A truly surreal feeling of securing my future with @AlpineRacing inasmuch as @f1 Driver for 2025. A dream come true, I can never thank the team enough for this opportunity ? pic.twitter.com/s4ngC7aPW5
— Jack Doohan (@jackdoohan33) August 23, 2024
Jack Doohan’s F1 contract: salary, remuneration at Alpine
Doohan has signed a one-year contract with the Enstone-based team.
His salary has not been disclosed, but as a rookie he will likely receive a package between US$1 million and US$2 million.
When will Jack Doohan make his F1 debut?
Fittingly, Doohan will make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
The Albert Park race will serve as the 2025 season opener and is scheduled for March 14-16.
There will be up to three Australian drivers at next year’s Melbourne Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri’s seat at McLaren is secure, while Daniel Ricciardo’s status at Red Bull remains unconfirmed.
Is Jack Doohan related to Mick Doohan?
Jack is the son of motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan.
Mick enjoyed a successful career, winning five consecutive 500c World Championships and taking a total of 54 victories.
Despite his father’s exploits on two wheels, Jack chose to race in four-wheeled vehicles.
He was in fact discouraged from pursuing a career in motorcycling after an accident at a young age.
