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Jack Doohan’s Melbourne Performance: A Silver Lining for Alpine F1 Team Despite Early Exit

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 18, 2025
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Jack Doohan Stands Firm Amidst Alpine F1 Exit Rumours and Brutal ‘C Driver’ Assessment

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025 Alpine's Jack Doohan during press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy

Despite the initial stumble at the Australian Grand Prix, Jack Doohan’s performance has turned heads and boosted his prospects in the racing world. At a cursory glance, one might dismiss his Melbourne run due to his early exit after a lap one crash. However, the young gun’s eye-catching speed during the dry conditions of the Friday and Saturday races paints a different picture.

Doohan, a mere 22 years old, demonstrated remarkable agility on the track, making it past Q1 and almost matching the speed of his teammate Pierre Gasly. His performance in Q2 was impaired by an untidy first run and a yellow flag triggered by Lewis Hamilton’s spin. The yellow flag cost him the beneficial use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), and traffic in the final sector further hindered his lap time. Nonetheless, Doohan’s performance was still impressive, edging close to Gasly’s pace.

Reflecting on the Melbourne race, Doohan expressed confidence in his performance. He highlighted the strong pace he maintained throughout the weekend despite the challenges. He also noted his comfort with the high downforce the team opted for, which significantly enhanced his performance.

However, Doohan’s performance wasn’t the only factor contributing to the weekend’s challenges. Gasly also struggled with brake issues on Friday, which, coupled with Alpine’s difficulty in unlocking the car’s performance, may have impacted his performance. Despite these hurdles, Doohan’s speed was exactly what was needed to kick-start the racing season, even if the race concluded disastrously.

Doohan’s opening-lap crash in the wet was chalked up to a combination of a white line and a spike in RPM when he upshifted to fourth. Acknowledging this as a rookie mistake, he vowed that it wouldn’t happen again. This error, while significant, was not unique to Doohan, with seasoned racers like Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso also being caught out the same day.

Team principal Oliver Oakes emphasized the positives from Doohan’s performance, focusing on the impressive pace he maintained rather than dwelling on the accident. Oakes also acknowledged the ongoing speculations surrounding reserve driver Franco Colapinto, referring to them as “noise” that adds pressure on Doohan. He admitted that the team bears some responsibility for these rumors, and emphasized their commitment to making decisions that best serve the team’s performance.

Doohan remains undeterred by these challenges, drawing strength from his impressive performance in Melbourne. He believes the pace he maintained during the race is indicative of his potential and looks forward to a successful rest of the season.

In conclusion, Doohan’s Melbourne performance, despite the initial crash, sets the stage for an exciting racing season. If he maintains this momentum and translates it into race results, Alpine will have no reason to consider any changes. Doohan’s strategy is clear – let his performance on the track do the talking.

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