Alpine star reveals F1 SNUB amid team's latest driver signing

Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan laugh together in the paddock — Photo: © IMAGO

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Alpine star reveals F1 SNUB amid team's latest driver signing

He made the reveal on social media

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson Chief Editor

Tuesday 14 January 2025 13:58 Updated: 14:40

An Alpine star has revealed a major snub from Formula 1 after his team snapped up a new driver ahead of the 2025 season.

Jack Doohan is set to drive at Alpine this season alongside Pierre Gasly, with the team opting for young, fresh talent alongside a more experienced name for the new campaign.

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Doohan replaces the outgoing Esteban Ocon, who has joined up with Haas for the new season and beyond.

However, doubts over Doohan's F1 career already exist, with some reports suggesting that his current contract might not see him remain in the seat for the entire season.

Jack Doohan is set to drive for Alpine this season

Pierre Gasly will be Jack Doohan's team-mate

Doohan reveals F1 snub

Speculation regarding Doohan's future at Alpine and the fact that he will be under immediate pressure has only been exacerbated by the fact that the team have recently snapped up Franco Colapinto as their reserve driver for 2025.

The Argentine driver was without a seat for the season at Williams following Carlos Sainz's arrival, and Alpine have acted quickly to snap him up.

Their commitment to him on a long-term contract suggests they very much see him as part of their future, too. However, despite the announcement of Colapinto's arrival, Doohan was focused on something else.

Finally, the Aussie got a follow from the official Formula 1 account on X, formerly known as Twitter, and he dedicated a post to it, detailing how long he had been snubbed.

"Only 4,332 days later see you soon @F1," Doohan posted.

If indeed Doohan was snubbed for that long, it means he followed the F1 account for almost 12 years.