Alpine F1 team appoints Jack Doohan as reserve driver[F1-Gate.com]

The Alpine F1 team has decided to appoint Jack Doohan as its reserve driver for 2023. Jack Doohan will join the Alpine Academy in 2022, the French manufacturer’s support for his first full season in the FIA-F2 Championship. Doohan finished the F2 season sixth in the standings with three pole positions and three race wins.

He also participated in two FP1 sessions for the Alpine F1 Team, as well as post-season testing in Abu Dhabi, gaining experience in F1. In 2022, Oscar Piastri was the Alpine F1 team’s official reserve driver, but Piastri has since signed a contract to race for McLaren in Formula 1 alongside Lando Norris. Jack Doohan will continue to race in the FIA-F2 championship this year and will be on standby for F1 if the team needs a replacement for Pierre Gasly or Esteban Ocon. “I am very excited to be working with both Esteban and Pierre this year,” said Jack Doohan. “It’s a very strong line-up for the team. They will provide solid data and help us develop a fast racing car together with the team.” I want to gain experience.Last season I worked more closely with Esteban, especially for the two FP1s.I don’t know Pierre very well, so I can learn a lot by having him in the team. It’s a good thing,’ Jack Doohan, 20, elaborated on his role in 2023. “There are many paths to this role. You have to be ready in any situation in case the race driver is unable to race for any reason.”In that sense, whatever happens. Good thing you have to be ready.” “More generally, it’s about maximizing the race weekend by supporting the team and drivers behind the scenes.” We will also have a test day with the car to keep it sharp with the F1 car.”