Overview

• Alpine has confirmed that reserve driver Jack Doohan will step in for Esteban Ocon at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking Doohan's Formula 1 debut.
• Esteban Ocon, who is set to join Haas in 2025, was released early to participate in post-season testing with his new team at Yas Marina Circuit.
• This decision allows Doohan, already announced as a full-time Alpine driver for 2025, to gain valuable race experience ahead of next season.
• Alpine is locked in a tight battle for sixth place in the Constructors' Championship, holding a five-point lead over Haas going into the final race.
• Doohan, son of motorcycle legend Mick Doohan, has been a reserve driver for Alpine throughout 2024 and finished third in the 2023 Formula 2 Championship.