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Jack Doohan will get FP1 runs for Alpine in Mexico and Abu Dhabi

  • October 26, 2022
  • Alexander Iliev
Jack Doohan to test for Alpine
Jack Doohan is a one-time feature race winner in Formula 2 this season

The Doohan name returns to top-tier racing as the son of 5-time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan will make his debut with F1 machinery. Jack Doohan, who currently drives for Virtuosi Racing, is currently sitting in fourth place in the F2 Championship.

A moment I’ll remember forever. Really grateful to @AlpineF1Team for giving me the opportunity to drive in FP1 this weekend in Mexico City. Looking forward to getting the race weekend started and working hard with the team. 💙 pic.twitter.com/tGB7YjERw3

— Jack Doohan (@jackdoohan33) October 25, 2022

Doohan has had the chance to test older F1 machinery

Alpine has been really generous towards the 19-year-old. He has previously driven the 2021 car on test days at Qatar, Monza, and Budapest. Furthermore, the Australian got his first taste of the 2022 Alpine A522 on a 100km filming day at Monza. However, this was on demonstration tires, and can’t be really considered representable.

Doohan enjoyed a couple of tests mid-season
Doohan has already tested the 2021 Alpine A521

“I’ll work hard on the day, do everything the team sets out and, at the same time, enjoy the moment as I know it’s going to be a unique opportunity.”, said Doohan, when asked to comment on the great news.

After the mandatory pleasantries about Doohan, Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer said: “It’s important to give our young drivers opportunities to test Formula 1 cars and our Academy program has proven to be successful in doing just that.”

Otmar Szafnauer
Otmar Szafnauer, Alpine Team Principal

Our comments

What we would like to comment on that is that it is not only important to give your young drivers chances to test F1 machinery. It would also be good for them to get a shot at a drive. And not be fooled around, because you can’t decide between them, and your current driver.

Alpine A522
The Alpine A522 will be driven by Jack in two practice sessions at the end of the season

Unless Alpine wants to lose Jack Doohan like his fellow Australian, Oscar Piastri, the team needs to step up its game and be more decisive. Other than that, they are really one of the teams that take great care of their driver’s academy.

Alexander Iliev
Alexander Iliev

Alexander was interested in Formula 1 even before he started talking. Often going for hours-long monologues about F1, he wasn't the most popular kid in high school. Now an adult, and with the pain endured as a Ferrari fan, he is excited to share with you all there is to know about Formula 1.

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