Alpine F1 Team confirm Jack Doohan for 2025 F1 seat

Jack Doohan will race for Alpine F1 Team in 2025 the team has confirmed. The Australian has signed a deal that will elevate him from Reserve Driver into a full-time race seat for next season.

Doohan’s signing also makes him the first Alpine Academy driver to graduate into Formula 1 with the team as a full-time driver.

The 21-year-old finished the 2023 FIA Formula 2 campaign third in the Drivers’ Championship after taking three race victories in what was a strong second half of the campaign. Before that, he was the runner-up in the 2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship.

Doohan said of his promotion that he was grateful for the opportunity to step into a full-time race seat.

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

“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.”

New Alpine F1 Team Principal Oliver Oakes added: “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.”