Alpine has introduced that former F1 driver Jack Doohan has resigned from his function as reserve driver forward of the 2026 season.
Doohan, the son of motorcycling legend Mick, made his F1 debut on the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and changed Franco Colapinto after simply six races within the 2025 season.
Alpine made the choice to maneuver after Doohan endured a tough begin to his F1 profession, marred by two main crashes on the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and two races later in Japan.
The 22-year-old Australian remained at Alpine as a reserve, however the Anglo-French group confirmed they’d reached a “mutual settlement” to half methods with Doohan to “pursue different profession alternatives”.
“The BWT Alpine System 1 Workforce confirms that it has reached a mutual settlement with Jack Doohan that he won’t proceed driving for the group throughout the 2026 FIA System 1 World Championship season, permitting him to pursue different profession alternatives,” an announcement from the Alpine group stated.
“Jack made his Grand Prix debut on the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, turning into the primary member of the group to graduate from the Alpine Academy to take up a race seat.
“The group want to thank Jack for his dedication and professionalism to the group on and off the observe over the previous 4 years and want him the very best in his future endeavors.”
There are rumors that Doohan may be part of Haas as a reserve driver together with Ryo Hirakawa.
Doohan seems to be near a deal that can see him swap to Tremendous System with Toyota-backed Kondo Racing subsequent season.
A strengthened relationship with Toyota and Haas may pave the way in which for Doohan to steadiness his promising Tremendous System commitments together with his new function in F1.
Doohan suffered three almost equivalent crashes on three consecutive days throughout his debut Tremendous System check at Suzuka in December.
Along with Doohan, Alpine has Paul Aaron and Kush Maini as reserve drivers all through 2025.
