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Jack Doohan: From reserve driver to earning a full time seat

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From Alpine reserve to full time driver, Doohan will become the third Australian on the F1 Grid

Brief overview of Jack Doohan’s career in motorsport

Jack Doohan has had an impressive career in Motorsport thus far. At the young age of 21, Doohan has cemented himself as a force to be reckoned with on the track. Finishing in third place in the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship helped prove his talents and encourage Alpine to sign him as a full time driver for the 2025 season.

Like many other drivers, Doohan started his career in karting back in 2012. Doohan went on to win the Australian Karting Championship in 2015 and 2016 as well as having other impressive results in the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship and the World Karting Championship. Back in 2017, Doohan was signed to the Red Bull Junior Team where he was able to produce some impressive results and solidify his name within the motorsport world. Doohan later signed with the Alpine Academy in 2022 and completed a series of test drives for the team. His hard work all paid off as he has now been officially announced as the second Alpine driver for the 2025 season alongside Pierre Gasly. 

Jack Doohan's age, family and early life

Jack Doohan was born on January 20th, 2003, making him another young addition to the Formula 1 grid. He is the son of Mick Doohan, a renowned motorcycle rider and five-time 500cc world champion, and Selina Sines. Doohan has an older sister named Alexis, who has supported him throughout his motorsport career. 

Doohan grew up on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. This is where he began karting and started his career in racing. The Doohans were famously neighbors with the Formula 1 legend, Michael Schumacher, and Schumacher was the one who gifted Jack Doohan with his first Go-Kart. This kick-started his passion for the sport and is what led him to pursue this career path.

Start of Jack Doohan's Formula 1 Journey

Jack Doohan will be joining the Formula 1 grid in 2025 after Alpine announced the young Australian as their second driver alongside Pierre Gasly. In 2017, Jack Doohan signed with the Red Bull Junior Team and stayed loyal to them up until 2021 where he then signed with the Alpine Academy. Doohan had his first opportunity to get behind the wheel of an F1 car in May of 2021 at the Losail International Circuit. In 2022, there were many rumors that Doohan would be driving for Alpine during the 2023 Formula 1 season, but the seat ultimately went to Pierre Gasly.

In 2023, Doohan was announced as the Alpine reserve driver and was given numerous chances to prove his abilities within the car. Doohan had the opportunity to drive for Free Practice 1 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2023 with Alpine and had the fourth fastest time out of all the rookies participating in that session. He was behind Felipe Drugovich, Robert Shwartzman, and Frederik Vesti, but ahead of Theo Pourchaire, Pato O’Ward, Jake Dennis, Isack Hadjar, and lastly, Zak O’Sullivan. 

Doohan spent the majority of 2024 not behind the wheel which is tough for any racing driver. All of his efforts were rewarded when it was announced at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix that Doohan would be the new Alpine driver for the 2025 season partnering Pierre Gasly. This is a very exciting driver line-up and they are sure to bring some impressive future performances. 

Notable moments and races in Jack Doohan's career

Jack Doohan had some impressive results throughout his Karting career. With two first place finishes in the Australian Kart Championships in 2015 and 2016, Doohan consistently raced well and was able to move on to Formula racing. 

Although Doohan has yet to win a championship in any Formula series, his consistency is what makes him a formidable competitor. Doohan finished second in the F3 Asian Championship in 2019 and 2020 and had another second place finish in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Trident back in 2021. More recently, Doohan finished in third place in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2023 while he was racing with Invicta Virtuosi Racing. 

Although he didn’t race for the 2024 season, he was named Alpine’s reserve driver and then later announced as their new driver for the 2025 season which is an impressive achievement at such a young age.

Jack Doohan's net worth

It is unclear what Jack Doohan’s exact net worth is. It can be estimated that the young Australian will soon be making a significant income since signing his Formula 1 contract with Alpine. 

It is important to note that this information can change quickly and we do not have the exact details on this subject. 

Jack Doohan height: How tall is Jack Doohan?

Jack Doohan stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83 meters), which puts him in the running for being one of the tallest drivers on the Formula 1 grid. Doohan is one of the few Formula 1 drivers who stand at an impressive 6 feet. The only other drivers are George Russell, Alex Albon, Esteban Ocon, and Ollie Bearman. 

It is unclear how much Jack Doohan weighs, but it is known that he follows an intense workout regime that ensures he stays competitive within the car. Like other athletes, Formula 1 drivers must follow a strict workout routine that features cardio, strength training, reflex training and lastly, endurance training. This helps to ensure that the drivers perform at their best despite the tough conditions within the car. 

Jack Doohan's helmet design and its significance

Jack Doohan’s helmet consists mainly of three colors: red, blue and white. These colors pay homage to his Australian background as well as including subtle nods to his father’s career in motorsport as well. His helmet design slightly changes each season, but these are the colors that he continues to come back to as it is special for him. 

It is unclear what number Doohan will race with when he enters Formula 1. Currently, he opts to race with the number 14, but that is taken by Fernando Alonso on the F1 grid. 

Jack Doohan’s relationship status: Who is Jack Doohan’s girlfriend?

It has been confirmed that Jack Doohan is dating Ebony Zippora Gold. According to numerous sources, the pair have been in a long term relationship and have made a few public appearances together since 2022. The two prefer to keep their relationship out of the public eye and it is unclear when the couple officially met. 

It is important to respect the privacy of the drivers and note that personal relationships can change very quickly. 

Future prospects for Jack Doohan in Formula 1

With his incredible talent and impressive career thus far, Jack Doohan’s future in racing is looking very promising. Doohan will finish his duties as Alpine reserve driver for the remainder of the 2024 season, as he excitedly prepares for his role as full time driver. Doohan will be racing for Alpine alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2025 season and it is expected that the Australian will produce monumental results during his time with the team.

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