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Jack Doohan (/ˈdən/ DOO-ən; born 20 January 2003) is an Australian racing driver who serves as a reserve driver in Formula One for Alpine. Doohan competed in Formula One at seven Grands Prix from 2024 to 2025.

Key Information

Born and raised in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Doohan is the son of five-time Grand Prix motorcycle World Champion Mick Doohan. He began kart racing aged nine in a go-kart gifted to him by Michael Schumacher, winning multiple national titles. Graduating to junior formulae in 2018, Doohan started his career in the F4 British Championship. After finishing runner-up to Joey Alders in the 2019–20 F3 Asian Championship, Doohan moved to FIA Formula 3 in 2020, where he finished runner-up to Dennis Hauger the following season with Trident. Doohan then progressed to FIA Formula 2, achieving several wins in both his 2022 and 2023 campaigns with Virtuosi, and finishing third in the latter.

A member of the Alpine Academy since 2022—previously a member of the Red Bull Junior Team—Doohan served as a reserve driver for Alpine in 2023 and 2024, debuting in Formula One at the latter Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as a replacement for Esteban Ocon. He was promoted to a full-time seat in 2025, replacing Ocon to partner Pierre Gasly; he was replaced by Franco Colapinto after six rounds without points.

Early and personal life

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Doohan was born on 20 January 2003 and attended The Southport School throughout his childhood.[3][4]

Junior racing career

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Karting

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Doohan started karting competitively in 2012. He was given his first kart from former neighbor and 7-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher.[5] He won the Australian Karting Championship in 2015 and 2016.[6][7] Doohan had additional success the next year, finishing third in the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship and sixth in the World Championship.[8][9]

Formula 4

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Doohan at the 2018 F4 British Championship

Doohan started his single-seater career at the age of 15 in the F4 British Championship with the TRS Arden Junior Racing Team, alongside fellow Red Bull junior Dennis Hauger.[10] He scored three wins throughout the season, with his first car racing victory coming at Thruxton.[11] The Australian finished fifth in the standings, just one point behind Hauger.[12]

That year Doohan also participated in both the German and Italian Formula 4 championships for Prema Powerteam on a part-time basis.[13] He finished 12th and 20th in the standings respectively, scoring no podiums.[14][15]

F3 Asian Championship

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In 2019, Doohan made his first appearance in the F3 Asian Championship with Hitech Grand Prix.[16] Driving for Hitech Grand Prix, the Aussie won five races and ended up second in the championship, 25 points adrift of the experienced Ukyo Sasahara.[17][18]

The next winter he returned to the series with Pinnacle Motorsport.[19] He once again finished in the runner-up spot, this time behind Joey Alders.[20][21]

Euroformula Open

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Doohan's main campaign in 2019 would lie in the Euroformula Open with Double R.[22] The Australian finished on the podium twice, once at Hockenheimring and at the Red Bull Ring.[23][24] Other than that, his season was average and Doohan ended 11th in the standings, and sixth in the rookies'.[25]

FIA Formula 3 Championship

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2020

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In 2020, Doohan progressed to the FIA Formula 3 Championship, driving for HWA Racelab, partnering Jake Hughes and FDA-member Enzo Fittipaldi.[26] Doohan's high point during the season was seventh in qualifying in Silverstone and topping practice in Spa-Francorchamps, but mainly his campaign was full of incidents and misfortune.[27][28] Doohan did not score any points during the campaign, and with a best finish of eleventh place, which came at the final race in Mugello, he classified 26th in the drivers' championship.[29] Despite describing the year as having been "very very tough", Doohan maintained that he had been able to learn more from it than he would have from a more successful season.[30] He tested for Trident during post-season testing.[31]

2021

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Doohan driving the Dallara F3 2019 during the 2021 Spielberg Formula 3 round.

For the 2021 season, Doohan made the switch to Trident to partner Clément Novalak and David Schumacher.[32] He started his season off strong with a second place in qualifying in Barcelona.[33][34] He scored his first points with eighth in the second sprint race, and despite a slow start in the feature race, Doohan was able to take second and his first podium.[35][36] Doohan qualified fourth in France, and drove solid races in the sprint races for eighth and fifth places.[37] He would secure his first F3 victory after overtaking Dennis Hauger with a few laps to go.[38][39] At the Red Bull Ring, Doohan qualified in seventh and finished in the same position in sprint race 1, but was promoted to third place due to numerous penalties from others ahead of him.[40] He would finish seventh in the second sprint but was hit by Jak Crawford in the feature race, which caused a puncture that unravelled his race.[41][42] In Budapest, Doohan qualified third.[43] He had an average first sprint race, finishing ninth but fell back to 13th in the second sprint due to mechanical issues.[44] He bettered that result and took third place in the feature race.[45]

The following weekend in Spa-Francorchamps was where he achieved his biggest success of the campaign. Doohan took his first pole position on Friday by 0.7 seconds.[46] Doohan ended 12th in the first sprint race, in which he revealed he purposely kept his spot to block off Dennis Hauger behind for reverse pole.[47] Doohan would then controlled things perfectly and win both the second sprint race and the feature race at Spa-Francorchamps, even having a battle with Victor Martins in the latter race.[48][49] This made him the first FIA Formula 3 driver to score two victories on the same weekend.[50][51] He qualified fourth in Zandvoort and ended sixth in the first race.[52] However, a mistake in the second race at Zandvoort cost him a heap of points, but managed to end fourth in the feature race.[53] Doohan claimed pole in the final round in Sochi.[54] A mistake by Doohan in the sprint race left him out of the points and Hauger to claim the title.[55] Having defied team orders to let through his teammate Novalak during the race, Doohan won the last race, making sure that Trident were able to win the teams' championship by a measly four points.[56][57][58]

Doohan remained in Formula 3 for post-season with newcomers Van Amersfoort Racing.[59]

FIA Formula 2 Championship

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2021

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Doohan joined MP Motorsport for the final two rounds of the 2021 championship, replacing Richard Verschoor.[60] He qualified 16th on his debut in Jeddah, and in the first sprint race, narrowly missed reverse pole by 0.08 seconds.[61] In just his second race, Doohan avoided all chaos for his first points in fifth place.[62] Doohan qualified a brilliant P2 in the Yas Marina finale.[63] He once again scored points in the second sprint race, finishing eighth.[64] His feature race ended in disappointment, as he spun into the barrier on the opening lap, ending his race.[65] Doohan ended his partial F2 campaign 19th place in the standings with eight points.[66]

2022

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Doohan driving the Dallara F2 2018 during the 2022 Spielberg Formula 2 round.

On 13 December 2021, it was announced that Doohan would join Virtuosi Racing alongside Marino Sato for the 2022 championship.[67] His start to the season looked promising, as he would score pole position in the season opener at Bahrain.[68] Doohan lacked pace in the sprint race and ended where he started.[69] However, a collision with Théo Pourchaire at the pit exit during the feature race broke his front wing, taking the Australian out of the battle for the lead. He fell down to last but managed to recover to tenth place. Nevertheless, Doohan found positives in his performance, stating that he "[had been] as quick as anyone" during the race.[70] Doohan qualified third in Jeddah,[71] but unfortunately was disqualified from qualifying due to a technical infringement.[72] He was involved in a race-ending collision with Logan Sargeant in the sprint race, where Doohan hit the back of Sargeant during a safety car restart, receiving a grid drop.[73][74] He made another feature race recovery, finishing ninth.[75]

Another disastrous round followed at Imola, where he qualified third for the feature race.[76] After 11th in the sprint race, he would clash with Dennis Hauger at the start of the feature race, putting him out of the running.[77] Nevertheless, the Australian soldiered on, taking another pole position in the fourth round in Barcelona.[78] Setting his target towards "[getting] some points on the board" for the feature race,[79] Doohan placed sixth in the sprint race after a good start.[80] He would score his first podium of the season on Sunday, ending up second after being overtaken by championship leader Felipe Drugovich in the latter half of the race.[81] Doohan qualified fifth in Monaco, but was promoted to third following penalties.[82] Following finishing seventh in the sprint race, Doohan missed a second podium after he was jumped by Jüri Vips in the pit stops, settling for fourth place.[83] His top 3 qualifying streak ended in Baku, securing only 11th. He had another weekend to forget, his sprint race was affected due to a collision, and a penalty for him in the feature race due to contact with Liam Lawson demoted Doohan to P13.[84]

Doohan qualified seventh for the feature race in Silverstone.[85] In the sprint race, Doohan would take his first victory of the season, fighting his way up to first in the sprint race in wet conditions.[86] Starting on the alternate strategy for the feature race, Doohan continued to score points with ninth.[87] He continued this form by scoring another podium at the Red Bull Ring.[88] However, the podium would be a distant memory in the feature race as like many others, started on the wets on a drying track. This would be the wrong call and Doohan collected multiple penalties on the way to 19th place.[89] Doohan qualified fourth for the Paul Ricard round and ended a hectic sprint race in the same position.[90] He stormed into the lead during the feature race start, but was re-passed by Ayumu Iwasa in the next few corners. Following the pit stops, Doohan would spin trying to pass Pourchaire, and fell to fifth at the flag.[91] In Budapest, the Australian would win once again, dominating the sprint race on Saturday from reverse pole.[92][93] However, he had a gearbox failure on the opening lap of the feature race and was forced to retire.[94]

After the summer break, Doohan experienced an exceptional round at Spa-Francorchamps, firstly qualifying fourth. He finished second in the sprint race after a good start, even passing Ralph Boschung on the last lap.[95] After jumping to second in the start, Doohan would eventually undercut race leader Felipe Drugovich during the pit stops and claim his first F2 feature race victory.[96][97][98] Doohan qualified in second the next week at Zandvoort.[99] and finished outside the points in ninth during the sprint. However, a collision with Richard Verschoor on a safety car restart left him unable to finish.[100] He scored his third pole of the year at Monza.[101][102] He ended sixth in the sprint race but he had another forgetful feature race, a bad start costing him and a subsequent collision with Jehan Daruvala brought about a premature end to his race once more.[103][104] Doohan's horrid luck continued into the final round of the year at Yas Marina, where a loose wheel forced him to retire in the feature race, having finished seventh in the sprint race.[105] He ended up sixth in the drivers' standings with 128 points, three wins, three poles, four fastest laps and six total podiums.[106]

2023

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Doohan partook in the 2022 post-season test, remaining with Virtuosi.[107][108] Soon after, he was confirmed to continuing his relationship with the British outfit for the 2023 campaign, alongside Amaury Cordeel.[109][110]

Doohan driving for Invicta Virtuosi Racing during the 2023 Spielberg Formula 2 round.

Doohan had a terrible opening round in Bahrain, a poor qualifying in P17 would not reward him with any points.[111] The Australian was back on form in Jeddah, qualifying P4 and securing his first points of the season with seventh in the sprint race.[112] In the feature race, Doohan made the most of mistakes from the leaders, and secured a second placed podium.[113] In his Australia home race, an late red flag saw Doohan down in 15th for qualifying, having topped practice.[114] He had a disappointing sprint race after being spun out by Juan Manuel Correa, but achieved eighth place in the feature race although more points was inevitable without an early safety car.[115][116] The Australian had another disheartening weekend in Baku, an incident in the sprint and P16 in the feature race summarised another point-less weekend.[117]

In Monaco, Doohan qualified in fourth and his sprint race was rather uneventful, ending in sixth place. In the feature race, he was running in fourth and set for a big haul of points until he crashed mid-race at Massenet corner.[118] Barcelona saw Doohan back in the top 3 for qualifying.[119] He would claim fifth place in the sprint race, but fell back in the feature race for sixth place.[120] In Austria, Doohan qualified in fifth. A trip through the gravel ruined his chances of a good result, though he would fight back to seventh place. In the feature race, Doohan improved his place during the start to third, later passing Théo Pourchaire and was set for second place until a late safety car, where alternate strategy runners Richard Verschoor and Ayumu Iwasa passed him, dropping to fourth place.[121] In Silverstone, Doohan secured fourth in qualifying. During the sprint race, he charged up the order whilst having a tense battle with Oliver Bearman. The Australian won out the fight, claiming third and his first podium since the second round.[122] He had a solid feature race, finishing fourth during a hectic race.[123]

In Hungary, Doohan made his mark by securing his first pole of the year.[124][125] During the feature race, Doohan would go on to dominate the race, taking his maiden win of the season by nine seconds.[126][127] In Spa-Francorchamps, Doohan would continue his form by topping practice, but qualified in a disappointing 11th.[128] Doohan improved to fifth in the sprint race[129] During the feature race, Doohan ran the alternate strategy and luck would go his way when the safety car was deployed late on. He pitted and emerged in second place, in which he overcame leader Pourchaire on the second last lap for consecutive feature race victories.[130][131]

Aiming to continue his stunning run of form, he qualified fifth in Zandvoort.[132] However, he failed to score any points, even failing to complete a lap in the feature race after spinning on a damp track.[133] A messy qualifying in Monza saw Doohan only 14th, and numerous safety cars in the feature race limited him to only sixth place, knocking himself out of title contention.[134] Doohan took pole position for the final race in Yas Marina.[135][136] During the sprint race he gained four places to finish sixth. In the feature race he had a good start from pole position leading until he pitted on lap 10 for the medium tyres. He then controlled the race and won by 3.8 seconds which allowed him to jump Ayumu Iwasa for third place in the standings, securing three wins, five podiums, two pole positions and two fastest laps.[137][138] Doohan exited Formula 2 at the end of 2023 in a bid to join Formula One for the 2025 season after spending two seasons in the former category.[139][140]

At the Formula 2 end of season awards night, Doohan received the inaugural Formula 2 Best Performance Award, an award he shared with Richard Verschoor.[141]

Formula One career

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In September 2017, Doohan was signed to the Red Bull Junior Team.[142] He left the academy following his 2021 season and signed to the Alpine Academy in 2022.[143] Doohan described his switch as being a "no-brainer", stating that the F1 testing programme and the team's project within the World Endurance Championship gave him myriad opportunities for the future.[144] He would get his first chance to test the Alpine A521 at the Losail International Circuit in May of that year.[145] He then drove the car again at the Monza Circuit prior to the British Grand Prix weekend.[146] In September, Doohan tested with the Alpine A521 at the Hungaroring, alongside Antonio Giovinazzi and Nyck de Vries.[147] Doohan participated in his first free practice sessions (FP1) with Alpine at the Mexico City Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.[148] He was even in discussions of a 2023 Formula One seat with the French outfit, but it was handed to Pierre Gasly.[149] Doohan also took part in the post-season tests with the Alpine.[150]

Doohan giving a demonstration of a Lotus E20 at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

In 2023, Doohan was announced as the reserve driver for Alpine.[151] Doohan partook in his first F1 test of the year in May, driving the A521 at Monza.[152][153] Doohan again participated in the first free practice with Alpine at the Mexico City Grand Prix.[154] He completed 25 laps and ranked 18th overall.[155] He drove again in Free Practice 1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Alpine, setting the thirteenth-fastest time as the fourth-ranked rookie.[156] He then took part in the young drivers' test once again with Alpine, setting the seventh fastest time.[157]

Doohan focused his 2024 campaign on being the reserve driver for Alpine, where he revealed his goal to join the Formula One grid for the 2025 season.[158][159] In May 2024, Doohan completed his first test of the year with the Alpine A522 at Zandvoort.[160] He partook in the first free practice session for Alpine at the Canadian Grand Prix,[161][162] as well as the British Grand Prix.[163][164] Doohan again drove the A522 at Circuit Paul Ricard as he was marked as one of the contenders for a seat with Alpine for 2025 in place of the departing Esteban Ocon.[165]

Alpine (2024–2025)

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In August 2024, Alpine announced Doohan would compete in 2025 to replace Esteban Ocon.[1] He is the first Alpine Academy driver to be promoted to Formula One.[b] Doohan made an early debut for Alpine at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, replacing Ocon after the latter departed the team early.[169] He qualified twentieth on debut,[170] before finishing fifteenth in the race.[171] He then took part in the Yas Marina post-season test, completing 137 laps and setting the eighth-fastest time overall.[172]

2025: Rookie season and demotion

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Doohan driving the Alpine A525 at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix
Doohan (pictured at the Japanese Grand Prix) made his full-time debut with Alpine in 2025; he was replaced after six rounds.

Doohan partnered Pierre Gasly for 2025, his debut full-time campaign in Formula One.[1] Amidst rumours he could be replaced by their newly-recruited reserve driver, Franco Colapinto, early into the season—Alpine team adviser Flavio Briatore, also his manager, stated "if there’s a driver who isn't bringing me results, [I will] change him" and Doohan commented "you're always going to have pressure on your shoulders [in] such a cut-throat sport".[173][174] He qualified fourteenth at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, before crashing on the opening lap in wet conditions.[175] He received 10-second time penalties in both the sprint and main races in China as he finished twentieth and thirteenth, respectively; he caused a collision with Gabriel Bortoleto at the former and forced Isack Hadjar off-track at the latter.[176]

In the second free practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix, Doohan failed to close his drag reduction system into the flat-out First Turn, causing him to spin into the barriers at 160 mph (260 km/h);[177] he qualified nineteenth and finished fifteenth.[178] He improved to qualify eleventh and finish fourteenth in Bahrain, receiving a five-second time penalty for exceeding track limits.[179] He claimed seventeenth in both qualifying and the race in Saudi Arabia after a strategic gamble under safety car conditions.[180] After finishing sixteenth in the Miami Grand Prix sprint, he qualified fourteenth for the main race, prior to retiring in a first-lap collision with Liam Lawson.[181][182] Alpine opened discussions to replace him with Colapinto after his early-season performances;[183] a few days later, Doohan was demoted to a reserve role. Briatore justified the change as a "fair assessment" of the drivers in preparation for the 2026 season,[184] and commented that Doohan's stint at the team was "very difficult".[185] The change was initially described as a "rotating seat" arrangement, with Colapinto scheduled to contest the next five Grands Prix,[186] however he retained the seat after those five races.[187]

Karting record

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Karting career summary

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Season Series Team Position
2012 SKUSA SuperNationals — TaG Cadet 38th
2013 SKUSA Pro Tour — TaG Cadet 16th
SKUSA SuperNationals — TaG Cadet Pserra Racing 4th
Florida Winter Tour — Rotax Micro Max 7th
2014 SKUSA Pro Tour — TaG Cadet 20th
2015 Australian Kart Championship — KA Junior 1st
2016 Australian Kart Championship — KA2 1st
WSK Super Master SeriesOKJ Tony Kart Racing Team NC†
CIK-FIA European ChampionshipOKJ NC†
ROK Cup International Final — Junior ROK 13th
IAME International Final — X30 Junior NC
CIK-FIA World ChampionshipOKJ Ricky Flynn Motorsport 23rd
2017 WSK Champions CupOKJ Ricky Flynn Motorsport 33rd
South Garda Winter Cup — OKJ 8th
WSK Super Master SeriesOKJ 6th
CIK-FIA European ChampionshipOKJ 3rd
CIK-FIA World ChampionshipOKJ 6th
WSK Final CupOK 10th
Australian Kart Championship — KA2 12th
Sources:[188][189]

As Doohan was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

Complete CIK-FIA Karting European Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DC Points
2016 Tony Kart Racing Team OKJ ZUE
QH
ZUE
PF
ZUE
R
ADR
QH
ADR
PF
ADR
R
PRT
QH
58
PRT
PF
19
PRT
R
DNQ
GEN
QH
GEN
PF
GEN
R
NC 0
2017 Ricky Flynn Motorsport OKJ SAR
QH
26
SAR
R
14
CAY
QH
27
CAY
R

17
LEM
QH
12
LEM
R
5
ALA
QH
1
ALA
R

4
KRI
QH
1
KRI
R

1
3rd 71

Racing record

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Racing career summary

[edit]
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/laps Podiums Points Position
2018 F4 British Championship TRS Arden Junior Racing Team 30 3 0 7 12 328 5th
ADAC Formula 4 Championship Prema Theodore Racing 8 0 0 1 0 35 12th
Italian F4 Championship 6 0 0 0 0 9 20th
2018–19 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 MRF Racing 5 0 0 0 2 50 9th
2019 Euroformula Open Championship Double R Racing 16 0 0 0 2 79 11th
F3 Asian Championship Hitech Grand Prix 15 5 1 5 13 276 2nd
F3 Asian Winter Series 3 0 0 0 2 0 NC†
2019–20 F3 Asian Championship Pinnacle Motorsport 15 5 4 5 10 229 2nd
2020 FIA Formula 3 Championship HWA Racelab 18 0 0 0 0 0 26th
2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship Trident 20 4 2 1 7 179 2nd
FIA Formula 2 Championship MP Motorsport 6 0 0 0 0 7 19th
2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship Virtuosi Racing 28 3 3 4 6 128 6th
2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship Invicta Virtuosi Racing 25 3 2 3 5 168 3rd
Formula One BWT Alpine F1 Team Reserve driver
2024 Formula One BWT Alpine F1 Team 1 0 0 0 0 0 24th
2025 Formula One BWT Alpine F1 Team 6 0 0 0 0 0* 21st*

As Doohan was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.
* Season still in progress.

Complete F4 British Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Pos Points
2018 TRS Arden Junior Racing Team BRI
1

9
BRI
2

3
BRI
3

7
DON
1

3
DON
2

4
DON
3

4
THR
1

4
THR
2

9
THR
3

1
OUL
1

5
OUL
2

2
OUL
3

6
CRO
1

Ret
CRO
2

4
CRO
3

3
SNE
1

4
SNE
2

11
SNE
3

1
ROC
1

2
ROC
2

3
ROC
3

Ret
KNO
1

3
KNO
2

9
KNO
3

6
SIL
1

3
SIL
2

1
SIL
3

3
BHGP
1

8
BHGP
2

8
BHGP
3

7
5th 328

Complete ADAC Formula 4 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Pos Points
2018 Prema Theodore Racing OSC
1
OSC
2
OSC
3
HOC1
1

8
HOC1
2

6
HOC1
3

5
LAU
1
LAU
2
LAU
3
RBR
1
RBR
2
RBR
3
HOC2
1

12
HOC2
2

4
NÜR
1

Ret
NÜR
2

Ret
NÜR
3

12
HOC3
1
HOC3
2
HOC3
3
12th 35

Complete Italian F4 Championship results

[edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Pos Points
2018 Prema Theodore Racing ADR
1
ADR
2
ADR
3
LEC
1

Ret
LEC
2

10
LEC
3

12
MNZ
1

6
MNZ
2

11
MNZ
3

19
MIS
1
MIS
2
MIS
3
IMO
1
IMO
2
IMO
3
VLL
1
VLL
2
VLL
3
MUG
1
MUG
2
MUG
3
20th 9

Complete MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship results

[edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of the race finishers)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DC Points
2018–19 MRF Racing DUB
1
DUB
2
DUB
3
DUB
4
DUB
5
BHR
1
BHR
2
BHR
3
BHR
4
BHR
5
CHE
1

3
CHE
2

9
CHE
3

6
CHE
4

3
CHE
5

5
9th 50

Complete F3 Asian Championship results

[edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DC Points
2019 Hitech Grand Prix SEP
1

2
SEP
2

2
SEP
3

1
CHA
1

2
CHA
2

1
CHA
3

2
SUZ
1

1
SUZ
2

10
SUZ
3

1
SIC1
1

4
SIC1
2

3
SIC1
3

2
SIC2
1

2
SIC2
2

3
SIC2
3

1
2nd 276
2019–20 Pinnacle Motorsport SEP1
1

2
SEP1
2

8
SEP1
3

1
DUB
1

1
DUB
2

3
DUB
3

11
ABU
1

3
ABU
2

Ret
ABU
3

2
SEP2
1

1
SEP2
2

1
SEP2
3

1
CHA
1

8
CHA
2

13†
CHA
3

2
2nd 229

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results

[edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pos Points
2019 Double R Racing LEC
1

9
LEC
2

9
PAU
1

12
PAU
2

Ret
HOC
1

2
HOC
2

7
SPA
1

4
SPA
2

4
HUN
1

16
HUN
2

7
RBR
1

2
RBR
2

13
SIL
1

WD
SIL
2

WD
CAT
1

15
CAT
2

10
MNZ
1

10
MNZ
2

Ret
11th 79

Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results

[edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 DC Points
2020 HWA Racelab RBR
FEA

14
RBR
SPR

Ret
RBR
FEA

22
RBR
SPR

20
HUN
FEA

Ret
HUN
SPR

25
SIL
FEA

Ret
SIL
SPR

27
SIL
FEA

26
SIL
SPR

21
CAT
FEA

14
CAT
SPR

15
SPA
FEA

12
SPA
SPR

Ret
MNZ
FEA

17
MNZ
SPR

21
MUG
FEA

13
MUG
SPR

11
26th 0
2021 Trident CAT
1

17
CAT
2

8
CAT
3

2
LEC
1

7
LEC
2

5
LEC
3

1
RBR
1

3
RBR
2

7
RBR
3

27
HUN
1

9
HUN
2

13
HUN
3

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Jack Doohan (born 20 January 2003) is an Australian professional racing driver who competed in for the in 2025, becoming the first graduate of the to secure a full-time race seat in the series, after debuting at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and making six starts the following season before being replaced mid-year and parting ways with the team ahead of 2026. Born in , Doohan is the son of five-time , and he began his racing career in at age eight, influenced by family connections in , including a kart gifted by seven-time . His progression through was marked by strong performances, including a fifth-place finish in the 2018 British F4 Championship, runner-up in the , and third place in the , where he achieved notable wins such as back-to-back feature race victories in and . Doohan joined the in and served as the team's Formula One reserve driver from , gaining experience through free practice sessions and simulator work at the team's , as well as participating in the Testing of Previous Cars programme. Promoted to a full-time role for the 2025 season alongside , his campaign started challenging, leading to a mid-season rotation with reserve driver after six rounds, before announced his departure ahead of the 2026 season.

Early life

Birth and family background

Jack Doohan was born on 20 January 2003 in , , . He is the son of , a renowned Australian motorcycle racer who won five consecutive 500cc World Championships between 1994 and 1998, establishing himself as one of the sport's all-time greats. Growing up in this high-profile family on the , Jack was immersed in an environment where racing was a central part of daily life, with his father's legacy providing early exposure to the competitive world of speed sports. This familial heritage not only shaped his interests but also offered unique opportunities and insights into professional athletics from a young age. Mick Doohan's influence extended to encouraging Jack's entry into , fostering a transition from his father's to . Jack has a sibling, as his father is known to have two children, contributing to a family dynamic centered around enthusiasm and support.

Introduction to motorsport

Jack Doohan had early exposure to from a young age, receiving a go-kart as a Christmas gift from seven-time when he was around two or three years old. He also rode , but broke his leg in an accident at age five, which shifted his focus toward . His competitive motorsport journey began at the age of eight in 2011, when he first got behind the wheel during a Karting Australia event at the Lismore Kart Club in Australia. This initial exposure marked his entry into , where he participated in local club racing to build foundational skills. His early training focused on developing basic handling and racing techniques within the Australian karting scene, emphasizing structured sessions at club level before progressing further. Doohan's first competitive events were in the , racing against other young drivers aged 7 to 11 at speeds in excess of 80 km/h, which helped him gain practical experience in a controlled environment. These local club experiences provided hands-on opportunities to compete and learn racecraft, transitioning him from casual interest to regular participation in organized events. Influenced by his family's legacy, this phase represented a natural shift toward dedicated involvement in the sport. As Doohan continued his initial training in , he balanced with other activities like until around age 12 or 13, allowing for a gradual commitment to structured participation. This period laid the groundwork for his development, focusing on consistent practice and local competitions to foster his passion and technical abilities.

Karting career

Domestic karting achievements

Jack Doohan began his career in at the age of eight in 2011, joining the Lismore Kart Club and progressing through various junior categories in domestic competitions. His early involvement allowed him to build experience in national series, starting with smaller regional events before competing at higher levels. In 2012, at just nine years old, Doohan achieved his first notable result by finishing third in the Victorian Kart Championship, marking his entry into competitive national racing. By 2014, competing in the , he secured his first major title by winning the Kart Championship, demonstrating strong performance in home-state events and leading a Queensland sweep of the podium. Doohan's progression continued into 2015 when he dominated the Junior KA100 class, clinching the Australian Kart Championship title with consistent wins that highlighted his speed and consistency on Australian circuits. The following year, in 2016, he advanced to the KA2 category and again won the Australian Kart Championship, securing enough points on the opening day of the final round to confirm the title before the event concluded. In 2017, as he prepared for further advancement, Doohan added to his domestic record by winning the second round of the Australian Kart Championship, further solidifying his reputation as a top junior talent in before transitioning to international opportunities. These achievements across age categories—from regional junior races to national championships—underscored his rapid development and paved the way for his move to higher levels of .

International karting success

Doohan's transition to began in 2016 when he competed in with Ricky Flynn Motorsport, marking a significant step up from his domestic successes in . The following year, 2017, proved to be a breakthrough for Doohan in international events. He secured third place in the FIA Karting European Championship - OK Junior, highlighted by a victory in the final round at the Kristianstad circuit in Sweden, where he started from pole and led to a dominant win. This performance, part of a five-event series, showcased his consistency against top European talents and contributed to his overall championship podium. Doohan's international momentum continued at the 2017 CIK-FIA World Championship in England, where he finished sixth overall in the OK-Junior class after starting the final from seventh position and battling through the field. Additionally, he placed sixth in the WSK Super Master Series, further solidifying his reputation with multiple podiums across the season. These achievements in prestigious European and world championships drew significant attention from international teams and , positioning Doohan as a promising talent for progression into .

Formula 4 career

2018 British F4 season

Jack Doohan made his debut in during the 2018 British Formula 4 Championship, competing for the as part of the . As a rookie, he demonstrated strong potential by securing three race victories, including his first win in the third race at , and achieving 12 podium finishes throughout the season. These results contributed to a points tally of 328, placing him fifth in the overall drivers' standings and earning him the by a narrow margin. Despite his successes, Doohan faced several challenges as a newcomer transitioning from to , including mechanical failures and personal driving errors that resulted in three retirements (). He described the season as having "ups and downs," with incidents such as collisions at and highlighting the competitive intensity and the need to adapt quickly to dynamics. Key learning experiences included honing his overtaking skills, as seen in his recovery drive to third place in the second race at , and developing better race management, which helped him lead a 1-2 finish in the third race at . These moments underscored his rapid adaptation and set a foundation for future improvement.

2019 British F4 season

Doohan did not participate in the 2019 British F4 Championship, opting instead to advance his career in higher-level junior series. Following his rookie campaign the previous year, he joined Double R Racing for the season and made his debut in the F3 Asian Championship with , where he secured five victories and finished as runner-up in the standings. This strategic shift marked his growth beyond the domestic level, focusing on international exposure and more powerful machinery to prepare for future opportunities.

Formula 3 career

2021 FIA Formula 3 season

Jack Doohan entered the as a driver, having switched teams from to ahead of the season after a challenging rookie year in . Partnering with Clément Novalak and David Schumacher, Doohan quickly adapted to the new squad, showing strong pace from the outset during pre-season testing at and the . His move to Trident was seen as a strategic step to contend for better results, with team manager Giacomo Ricci highlighting Doohan's rapid adjustment to the car and competitive testing performances. Doohan's season began promisingly at the season-opening round in , where he secured second place in the , marking his first podium of the year and demonstrating improved consistency compared to his . He went on to claim two and four race victories throughout the 20-race season, including wins at , ( and feature races), and the season finale at . Notable performances included a sprint race victory at Spa from pole. Despite these successes, Doohan faced challenges in maintaining momentum during the , particularly in the where a poor start dropped him to 15th, ultimately costing him the championship by 26 points to 's . In the Sochi feature race, he ignored to yield position to teammate Novalak but held on for victory, securing the teams' title for with 381 points overall. Doohan accumulated 179 points across the season, finishing second in the with seven podium finishes and no , underscoring his reliability and growth as a frontrunner. His contributions were instrumental in clinching their first , edging out by a narrow margin. While early rounds showcased his qualifying prowess, mid-season races at tracks like saw him battle for top-five positions amid stiff competition, highlighting areas for further refinement in race craft. This sophomore campaign marked a significant turnaround, positioning Doohan as a title contender and paving the way for his progression to .

2022 FIA Formula 3 season

In 2022, Jack Doohan did not compete in the , having progressed to the with following his runner-up finish in F3 the previous year. During his rookie F2 season, he secured three victories and finished sixth in the drivers' standings with 128 points.

Formula 2 career

2023 FIA Formula 2 season

Jack Doohan competed in the with the team, marking his second full season in the series after a promising rookie year. Despite facing challenges in the early rounds, including non-scoring finishes in , Doohan began to accumulate points steadily, with results such as seventh place in the and eighth place in the . His season got off to a mixed start, but these initial performances laid the groundwork for a stronger second half. Doohan's campaign turned decisively in the summer rounds, where he secured his first victory of the year in the Hungarian feature race on 23 July, dominating from after a strong qualifying and flawless execution under race conditions. This win was followed by back-to-back triumphs, including a strategic masterclass at on 30 July, where he started 11th but capitalized on a and his choice to overtake the leader and claim victory, briefly placing him just four points behind the championship frontrunner. These successes propelled him up the standings, with additional podiums in races like contributing to his momentum. By the Italian round, he had amassed consistent points, including sixth in the feature race, underscoring his growing consistency. The season culminated in , where Doohan delivered a commanding performance in the final on 26 November, starting from and leading throughout to secure his third win of the year while his teammate Théo Pourchaire clinched the . Overall, Doohan's three victories and multiple podiums in the latter half of the season enabled him to rebound from early difficulties and finish third in the with 168 points, behind champion Pourchaire and runner-up . This strong finish highlighted his development within the Alpine Academy, which he had joined in 2022, and positioned him as a prime candidate for opportunities.

Formula One career

Reserve driver role with Alpine

In February 2022, Jack Doohan joined the , marking the beginning of his formal association with the as part of their . As the first graduate of this academy to progress toward a Formula One race seat, Doohan's inclusion emphasized 's investment in nurturing young talent from junior formulas. Doohan was officially appointed as 's reserve driver for the in February 2023, a role that built on his strong performance in the . In this capacity, his primary duties included extensive simulator work at the team's and during race weekends to assist with setup optimization and data analysis for the race drivers, and . He also shadowed the team to maximize performance during events, ensuring readiness to step in if needed while contributing to overall development efforts. Beyond simulator sessions, Doohan's reserve role involved on-track testing opportunities, including participation in the FIA's mandatory Free Practice 1 sessions for rookie drivers. In October 2023, he was confirmed to drive the during FP1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix and the , providing valuable real-world feedback on car handling and . These sessions, along with earlier testing in the from the , allowed Doohan to gain practical experience with Alpine's machinery and adapt to Formula One procedures as part of his . Through these activities, Doohan honed his skills in a professional environment, preparing for potential future advancements within the team.

2024 debut and early races

Jack Doohan made his debut with the at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stepping in for who had been released from the team a race early. This opportunity came earlier than anticipated, allowing the Australian driver to gain experience ahead of his planned full-time role in 2025. In qualifying for the , Doohan was eliminated in the first session (Q1), securing the 20th and final position on the grid with a lap time of 1:24.105. He expressed some disappointment with the result but noted it provided valuable learnings for the race weekend. During the race on December 8, 2024, Doohan started from the back of the grid but delivered a solid performance, completing 57 laps and finishing in 15th position, one lap behind the winner . His pace improved throughout the event, allowing him to match that of teammate in the latter stages despite starting with a year of race rust from his reserve role. Following the race, Doohan described the debut weekend as a "smooth and solid" experience, expressing happiness with the overall outing and gratitude toward the team. He participated in post-season testing at immediately after, running the A524 car for and accumulating significant track time to build further familiarity. Alpine's decision to give him the debut reflected confidence in his preparation, with the team viewing it as a successful integration step despite the challenges of adapting to current regulations.

2025 season and replacement

Jack Doohan began the 2025 Formula 1 season as a full-time driver for the , partnering with and aiming to build on his debut experience. His campaign consisted of six starts across the opening rounds, during which he faced significant challenges in adapting to the demands of a competitive midfield car while under intense scrutiny from team management. In the early races, Doohan's results were mixed, reflecting both potential and inconsistency. He crashed out on the opening lap of the in wet conditions, followed by a 13th-place finish in after starting from the grid, demonstrating some overtaking ability. At the , a practice session crash highlighted reliability concerns, but he recovered to 15th in the race. Subsequent outings in (14th), (17th), and (retired on the first lap due to a collision with ) underscored struggles with qualifying and race pace, though he outqualified in Miami, a rare highlight of underlying speed. His sixth start was at Miami. Throughout these events, Doohan accumulated no , often hindered by two first-lap retirements and multiple on-track penalties. Performance analysis of Doohan's stint revealed a rookie under pressure, with flashes of talent overshadowed by costly errors and a lack of team support. Observers noted his ability to extract pace from the Alpine A525 on certain circuits, suggesting he could have scored points with more development time, but frequent incidents like the Suzuka crash and strategic missteps prevented consistency. Team dynamics played a crucial role, as Doohan was perceived as an inherited driver from prior leadership rather than a core asset under the current regime of Oliver Oakes and ; this led to a constant "audition" atmosphere, exacerbated by public speculation about alternatives even before the season opener. The pressure was intensified by 's midfield battles, where 's more experienced performances highlighted the team's preference for stability over nurturing Doohan's growth. Midway through the season, opted to replace Doohan with starting from the onward, marking an in-season driver change for the team that year. This decision was driven by the need for improved results amid Alpine's competitive struggles, with Colapinto's prior showings in other series cited as a fresh impetus. Doohan's demotion to reserve status followed, ending his full-time race tenure after just six appearances and reflecting broader trends of rapid lineup adjustments in modern Formula 1.

Post-Alpine career

Departure from Alpine Academy

On 13 January 2026, announced that it had reached a mutual agreement with Jack Doohan to end his association with the team and the ahead of the 2026 Formula One season. The statement highlighted Doohan's four-year journey with the program, during which he progressed from junior formulae to a Formula One race seat, expressing gratitude for his commitment and contributions to the team's development efforts. 's official release noted that the decision allowed Doohan to pursue new opportunities in his racing career, following his earlier replacement during the 2025 season. The team's statement praised Doohan's professionalism and commitment over the past four years, noting that the parting was amicable. This departure marked the end of Doohan's tenure as the first graduate to secure an F1 race seat, closing a significant chapter in his rapid rise through the team's junior program.

Future opportunities

Following his departure from the via mutual agreement, Jack Doohan is reportedly set to compete in the 2026 Japanese Super Formula Championship with the Realize Kondo Racing team, marking a strategic move to rebuild his racing momentum through this competitive single-seater series known for producing talent. This opportunity aligns with Doohan's expressed interest in gaining consistent race experience outside of Formula One to enhance his skills and visibility among potential F1 teams. Rumors have surfaced regarding a possible reserve driver role with the for 2026, potentially facilitated by an expanded partnership between and , which could provide Doohan a pathway back into Formula One circles. Doohan is expected to formally announce his full 2026 plans in the near term, with indications that this could include a combination of racing and F1-related activities to maintain his relevance in the top tier. As a 22-year-old driver with prior experience, Doohan's potential transition to represents a broader career implication of leveraging to attract international attention, similar to paths taken by other young talents who have returned stronger to . This approach could position him advantageously for 2027 F1 opportunities, emphasizing adaptability and performance in high-stakes environments over immediate top-flight placement.

Personal life

Public persona and interests

Jack Doohan maintains a prominent media presence as a driver, leveraging platforms like and to share updates on his racing career and behind-the-scenes glimpses, amassing over 100,000 followers on Instagram by mid-2025. His social media activity often highlights his professional journey, including training sessions and team interactions, which has helped build a dedicated fanbase among enthusiasts. Publicly, Doohan has expressed a strong interest in fitness and , emphasizing its role in his preparation for the demands of Formula One racing through interviews where he discusses his rigorous gym routines and recovery practices. He has also shared his enthusiasm for other sports, such as surfing, activities that reflect his Australian roots and contribute to his off-track public image as an active, outdoorsy athlete. Doohan actively engages in promotion, particularly within the , by participating in events like driver meet-and-greets and promotional appearances for , aiming to inspire young racers from his home country.

Legacy and recognition

Jack Doohan's tenure in marked a significant milestone as the first graduate from the to secure a race seat with the team, highlighting the effectiveness of the program's development pathway for emerging talent. This achievement underscored the Academy's role in nurturing drivers from to the pinnacle of , setting a precedent for future participants in the initiative. In recognition of his standout performances, Doohan received the inaugural Aramco Advanced Fuel Best Performance Award at the 2023 end-of-season ceremony, shared with for their exceptional race contributions. This honor celebrated his dominant display in the , where he advanced from 11th to first position, demonstrating resilience and skill that propelled his career trajectory. No further major awards or nominations were recorded during his 2024 reserve role or 2025 racing starts. Doohan's progression to also contributed to the ongoing representation of on the global stage, becoming the latest national talent to compete at the highest level following predecessors like . His journey from in to an F1 seat inspired heightened interest in within Australia, reinforcing the country's legacy in producing competitive racers despite the challenges of limited grid presence in recent years.

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