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Alpine Confirms Jack Doohan’s Exit for 2026

The move follows a scoreless 2025 for both Alpine rookies, cementing Franco Colapinto’s place for next season.

Overview

  • Alpine said it reached a mutual agreement with Jack Doohan that he will not continue in any driver role for 2026.
  • Doohan debuted for Alpine at Abu Dhabi 2024 and lost his 2025 race seat after six scoreless starts to Franco Colapinto.
  • The team noted he was the first Alpine Academy graduate to race in F1 and thanked him for his professionalism.
  • Franco Colapinto has been confirmed as a 2026 race driver despite failing to score points in 2025.
  • Industry reports link Doohan to a possible Haas simulator or reserve role via Toyota ties after a crash-marred Super Formula rookie test, but no deal is confirmed.