Jack Doohan, who contested six grands prix with Alpine final season, has been dropped by the French group.
Son of motorbike legend, Mick Doohan, Jack, a former member of the Crimson Bull Junior Workforce, was signed to the Alpine Academy in 2022.
Reserve driver for the Enstone-based outfit in 2023 and 2024, the Australian changed (Haas-bound) Esteban Ocon within the season ending Abu Dhabu Grand Prix in 2024.
Beneath strain on account of hypothesis over Franco Colapinto changing him earlier than a wheel had even turned, Doohan was dropped in favour of the Argentine following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The state of affairs wasn’t helped by Flavio Briatore’s public criticism, although the Italian additionally manages him.
After being dropped there was discuss of the second seat getting used on a rotational foundation, but it surely was to not be, and regardless of Colapinto failing to impress he has been retained for this season.
“Alpine confirms it has reached a mutual settlement with Jack Doohan to not proceed his driving companies with the group for the 2026 FIA Components One World Championship season and permit him to pursue different profession alternatives,” stated the French outfit this morning.
“Jack turned the primary member of the Alpine Academy to graduate right into a race seat with the group when he made his Grand Prix debut on the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“The group wish to thank Jack for his dedication and professionalism to the group for the previous 4 years, each on and off observe, and needs him all the very best for the longer term.”
