Doohan Out

The Alpine Formula One Team has released Australian driver Jack Doohan ahead of the new Formula One season, ending a short and difficult chapter for the young racer.

Alpine said on Tuesday it reached a mutual agreement with Doohan to stop his driving duties, allowing him to explore other career options. The team still praised his commitment and professionalism during his four years with the organization.

Doohan, 22, stepped into an Alpine race seat at the end of 2024 after replacing Esteban Ocon. He was later named a full-time starter for the 2025 season. His run on the grid, however, was brief. He failed to finish three of his six races last season, with 14th place in Bahrain as his best result.

After retiring in Miami in May, Doohan was moved to a reserve role. That demotion effectively signaled the end of his time as a regular Alpine driver.

The son of motorcycle legend Mick Doohan was replaced in the cockpit by Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto, but results did not improve. Colapinto also failed to score a single point while driving what was widely regarded as the weakest car on the grid.

Alpine finished last in the constructors’ standings with 22 points. All of those were scored by French driver Pierre Gasly.

For the upcoming season, Alpine confirmed Gasly and Colapinto as its race drivers. The team will introduce a completely new car built around the latest Formula One regulations. It will also switch to Mercedes power after ending its engine supply from Renault.