F1 News: Jack Doohan will have the chance to impress Alpine in the opening practice of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix.
Alpine junior and reserve driver Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon for the opening one-hour test session at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Friday, marking his first FP1 appearance of the 2024 season.
The 21-year-old Australian, son of motorcycling legend Mick, is among the contenders for a full-time seat at Alpine next season.
It comes after Alpine announced that Ocon would leave the team after his contract expires at the end of the year, leaving a seat vacant alongside Pierre Gasly, who is expected to remain at the French team.
Doohan, who finished third in the Formula 2 championship last year, has already raced for Alpine in four FP1 sessions, most recently at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“I’m very excited to be hitting the track in Montreal for FP1,” said Jack Doohan. “This will be my first time at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and I can’t wait.”
“I thank the team for giving me the opportunity to get more track time and also get used to the 2024 machine at the start of the season. This will also help me in my simulator work, especially during the European events.”
“My aim is to do my best for the team and maximise the session for both drivers, looking at specific test elements and understanding the new track surface,” he added.
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