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Doohan replaces Ocon at Alpine for F1 Abu Dhabi GP
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Doohan replaces Ocon at Alpine for F1 Abu Dhabi GP

By Miles Cooper December 2, 2024
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Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Method 1 debut for the group within the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

As reported by Motorsport.com after the Qatar race, discussions have been going down between incumbent Esteban Ocon and the French producer about him standing down for the ultimate occasion of the season.

The Frenchman has had a troubling time in current races, regardless of a podium end within the Brazilian Grand Prix, and talks had begun about each he and the squad transferring on to their 2025 plans early.

A change of drivers now would enable Alpine to get on in making ready Doohan for the step as much as a full-time seat subsequent 12 months, whereas additionally liberating the way in which for Ocon to start work early for his future Haas squad.

It’s understood that one of many methods the deal was set in movement was for Alpine to comply with launch Ocon for the post-Abu Dhabi tyre take a look at so he may drive for Haas there in alternate for not racing this weekend.

In a press launch despatched on Monday, Alpine stated: “The change permits Esteban to be launched to Haas to drive within the post-season take a look at in Abu Dhabi.”

Doohan replaces Ocon at Alpine for F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Esteban Ocon, Alpine A524

Picture by: Alpine

Talking previous to the announcement being made, Alpine group principal Oliver Oakes defined that the situation was a win-win for each events.

“I feel it comes from all sides actually,” he stated. “I assume you would say it is good to get Jack in early. I feel you would say from Esteban’s aspect, it is good to maneuver on early. I feel it fits all people.

“I feel the dialogue was fairly pure, actually. And I feel, actually, Esteban has been an enormous a part of this group as properly.”

An early run for Doohan shall be a large increase in getting a head begin in his preparations for subsequent 12 months.

Oakes added: “Does it go well with each of us to try this only a bit earlier for the final spherical, or not? 

“And, from the opposite aspect, you would take a look at it because it’s advantageous to get Jack within the group, working with all people, and get these butterflies gone now, slightly than subsequent 12 months in Australia.”

In addition to racing in Abu Dhabi, Doohan may even participate within the post-season Abu Dhabi take a look at, the place we can get additional worthwhile mileage.

Photographs from Qatar GP Race

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