Alpine F1 promotes Jack Doohan to race seat for 2025

Alpine has announced that reserve driver Jack Doohan will race for the French outfit from the 2025 F1 season.

The 21-year-old Australian, who has been a reserve driver for the team in the past two seasons, will partner Pierre Gasly.

Doohan's promotion comes after Alpine's failed attempt to secure Carlos Sainz's services. With Sainz joining Williams, Alpine had to explore other options to fill the seat that will be vacated at the end of the season by Haas-bound Esteban Ocon.

Doohan’s promotion marks a significant milestone for the son of five-time 500cc motorcycling champion Mick Doohan, who has been working hard to prove his worth and earn a full-time Formula 1 drive.

“I am so happy to secure promotion into a full-time race seat in 2025 with BWT Alpine F1 Team,” commented Doohan.

“I am very grateful for the trust and belief by the team’s senior management. There is so much work ahead to be prepared and ready and I will give my best in the meantime to absorb as much information and knowledge to be ready for the step up.

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“It’s exceptionally satisfying to be the first graduate of the Alpine Academy to be in a race seat with the team and I’m extremely thankful to those who supported me along the way to make this a reality.

“It's an exciting moment, a proud day for my family, and I look forward to taking it all in and pushing hard behind the scenes.”

Alpine’s new team principal Oliver Oakes stated: ”We are very excited to promote Jack into the race seat from next season and, in doing so, giving him the opportunity to showcase his skill and talent in Formula 1.

"Jack will become the first driver to graduate from the Alpine Academy into a race driver position with the team, so that is exceptionally pleasing for the team and its young driver pathway.

“Personally, I have worked with Jack back in 2019 and I am fully aware of his raw talent and potential. He is a very hard worker behind the scenes and his commitment is hugely valued by the entire team.

“Alongside Pierre, we have a well-balanced driver line-up with a good combination between youthful energy, experience, and pure speed. We look forward to working with both Jack and Pierre in order to keep developing the car and bring the team up the grid.”

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.