Alpine announces that Jack Doohan will race the Abu Dhabi GP

ByDavid Mitchell
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The French team replaced Esteban Ocon for the last race of the season, who can report to Haas

Jack Doohanreserve pilot Alpine and next official runner in 2025, will compete with the BWT Alpine F1 Team the last race of the seasonto this weekend in Abu Dhabito the detriment of Esteban Oconas announced by the team in a statement this Friday.

“BWT Alpine Formula One Team announces that the pilot reserves Jack Doohan will race in the Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024 instead of Esteban Ocon“, the team announced in a brief statement. “The change allows Esteban to be released to Haas to drive in the post-season tests at Abu Dhabi“.

Esteban Ocon He will not be able to say goodbye to the team he has been with for the last five years, with whom he achieved a victory and two podiums. The driver and the French team announced on June 3 that they would no longer be linked starting next season.

This decision, according to the team, will allow Esteban Ocon participate in the end-of-season test with Haas, his new team.

In addition, Jack Doohanwho will run with number 61, will also occupy the position in the Abu Dhabi test. The Australian, 21 years old and son of former motorcyclist Mick Doohan, is registered as a reserve driver despite the fact that he will make up the official squad next season alongside Pierre Gasly.

For its part, Alpine showed his gratitude to Esteban Ocon in a publication in ‘X’ for the five years linked to the structure, in which he achieved the first victory in the team’s history in Hungary 2021, remembered for Fernando Alonso’s defense of Lewis Hamilton.

“Thank you Stephen“he pointed out Alpine in a message accompanied by a heart emoji. “We shared some special memories together and wish you all the best in your next chapter.”

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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