Overview

• Esteban Ocon and Alpine announced their separation at the end of the 2024 season.
• Ocon faced criticism and a grid penalty after a collision with Pierre Gasly in Monaco.
• Jack Doohan, Alpine's reserve driver, will replace Ocon in the first practice session in Canada.
• Doohan is a strong candidate to take Ocon's seat in the 2025 season.
• Alpine is currently ninth in the Constructors' Championship standings.