Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan, who was recently confirmed by the team to replace Esteban Ocon for the 2025 season, explained how patience ultimately led him
reserve driver Jack Doohan, who was recently confirmed by the team to replace Esteban Ocon for the 2025 season, explained how patience ultimately led him to secure the F1 seat. He also recounted the "strange" shootout test against his friend, which ultimately clinched his spot alongside Pierre Gasly for the upcoming season.
Additionally, Doohan’s work as a test and reserve driver caught the Enstone outfit's attention, especially his exceptional performance in the team’s simulator. The Australian driver's impressive July test, where he notably outperformed Schumacher in the 2022 Alpine F1 car, sealed the deal for him. Speaking to the“It was strange. For me, I kept it business. I didn’t think of it in any other way, that at the end of the day, I’m going to hop into the car and drive as fast as I can.
Doohan revealed that it wasn't until the first quarter of 2024 had passed that he realized that there was a chance of securing a full-time seat in Formula 1. Revealing his strategy and emphasizing how patience helped him sail through the complexities, he added:
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