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From Reserve to Race: Jack Doohan's F1 Dream Takes Off in 2025!

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Get ready, F1 fans! Jack Doohan is being promoted to a full-time driver for Alpine in 2025. Here’s what you need to know about his thrilling journey!

Alpine F1 Team has just dropped a bombshell announcement that is sending shockwaves through the motorsport community – Jack Doohan is officially stepping up from his reserve driver role to become a full-time Formula 1 driver starting in the 2025 season. This Australian rising star, the son of legendary motorcyclist Mick Doohan, will replace Esteban Ocon and team up with Pierre Gasly. Fans are buzzing with excitement to see how Doohan will leverage his experience and skills come race season!

As the 2024 Formula 1 season gears up for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, rain-soaked practices have already kicked off with McLaren's Lando Norris setting the fastest time in the first practice session, outpacing reigning champion Max Verstappen. The Dutch GP weekend is shaping up to be a thrilling ride with multiple teams showing off impressive performances ahead of qualifying. F1 teams are also discussing potential strategies to avoid a testing war in 2025, ensuring that the focus remains firmly on the track rather than off it!

In quite the dramatic twist, the pre-season changes at Alpine signal a bigger reshuffle as teams prepare for the upcoming year. By promoting Doohan, Alpine aims to breathe new life into their efforts after a struggling season. The MotoGP legacy of the Doohan family brings a unique flair and competitiveness that could potentially reignite Alpine’s performance on the grid. Fans can’t deny the anticipation as they wonder if Jack will follow in his father's footsteps, albeit on four wheels instead of two!

As racing gets into full swing, don't forget to keep an eye on the rest of the grid and their reactions to these changes! With such a dynamic lineup, including the likes of Norris and Hamilton fighting for glory, the 2024 season is set to deliver jaw-dropping drama and rivalries that will keep fans glued to their seats!

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Jack Doohan promoted to F1 for 2025 as Alpine confirm he will ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Alpine have announced that current reserve driver Jack Doohan will complete their line-up for the 2025 season – replacing Esteban Ocon as Pierre Gasly's ...

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Live: F1 Dutch GP updates - FP1 (autosport.com)

The 15th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season begins with first practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and you can follow all of the action here.

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F1 Dutch GP: Norris tops wet-to-dry FP1 over Verstappen (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Heavy winds and rain had lashed the Zandvoort circuit in the lead-up to the session, but proceedings nonetheless started on time - however, the uptake for early ...

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F1 teams discussing plan to thwart risks of 2025 testing war (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Formula 1 teams are discussing plans to prevent an all-out testing war in 2025 by limiting running of recent ground-effect cars, Motorsport.com has learned.

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F1 2024 Dutch GP LIVE: FP1 schedule, start time, updates and ... (The Independent)

F1 Dutch Grand Prix LIVE: Practice schedule, times and results in Zandvoort.

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Friday favourite: The McLaren that gave F1 its 100th grand prix winner (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Lewis Hamilton scored his first world championship in the 2008 McLaren MP4-23, but the car is also held in high esteem by the Briton's team-mate that year.

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Alpine announces second 2025 F1 driver (RacingNews365)

Jack Doohan has officially been announced by Alpine as a full-time F1 driver for 2025, being promoted from reserve driver. The Australian joined the Alpine ...

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2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results (RacingNews365)

Check out the full results from first practice ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, held in Zandvoort.

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Jack Doohan: Australian driver to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine ... (Sky Sports)

Alpine have promoted Jack Doohan to an F1 drive after two seasons as reserve driver; Doohan will drive alongside Pierre Gasly as he replaces Haas-bound ...

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2024 Dutch Grand Prix FP1 report and highlights: Norris heads ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Lando Norris set the pace during the opening practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with the McLaren driver coming out on top in an hour that ...

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F1 2024 Dutch Grand Prix – FP2 Results (Motorsport Week)

Mercedes' George Russell topped a dry Friday afternoon practice session for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix courtesy of a 1:10.702s tour of the Zandvoort ...

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F1 – Norris beats Verstappen to top of FP1 timesheet at Zandvoort (FIA)

McLaren's Lando Norris went quickest in the opening practice session for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, beating championship leading Red Bull driver ...

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2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results (RacingNews365)

He clocked in a 1:10.702 to pip Oscar Piastri by 0.061s with Lewis Hamilton 0.111s behind in third place as Lando Norris completed the top four on the ...

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Russell fastest in Dutch Grand Prix second practice (BBC Sport)

George Russell set the pace as Mercedes and McLaren both headed Red Bull's Max Verstappen in Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Struggling F1 outfit Alpine sign Doohan for 2025 season (FRANCE 24)

Australian Jack Doohan, son of five-time 500cc motorcycling world champion Mick Doohan, will drive for Alpine next season, the struggling Formula One team ...

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F1 news: FIA outlines punishments for two teams following practice ... (PlanetF1)

Two teams fell foul of the rules during the second practice session at Zandvoort, resulting in a punishment from the FIA.

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Dutch Grand Prix 2024: How to watch the next F1 race without cable (Yahoo Sports)

The 15th Grand Prix of the 2024 F1 season will take place at Circuit Zandvoort. The official race starts at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 25, but the action on the ...

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F1 Dutch GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Mercedes set the pace in Friday practice at a windy Zandvoort circuit, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finishing first and third respectively.

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F1 Dutch GP: Russell quickest from Piastri in FP2 (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Mercedes' George Russell led McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in a crash-interrupted FP2 for the Dutch GP, with home hero Max Verstappen down in fifth.

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F1 EXPLAINS: Injury recovery, sleep strategy and fun training – How ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

From struggling to sleep in different time zones to carrying crates of heavy equipment, every member of an F1 team needs to stay healthy and ready to focus ...

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F1 live: First Dutch GP practice as it happened (Motorsport.com, Edition: Australia)

The 15th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season begins with first practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and you can follow all of the action here.

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 Dutch GP (autosport.com)

Mercedes led the way in a close opening practice day for the Formula 1's 2024 Dutch Grand Prix. But a deeper look at the FP2 times and data shows McLaren so ...

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MUST-SEE: Join Lando Norris for a lap of Zandvoort with F1's ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Formula 1 burst back into life at Zandvoort on Friday with the opening free practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix – and there was an added treat for ...

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Ricciardo's hilarious act as Aussie 'struggles more than anticipated ... (Fox Sports)

British driver George Russell set the fastest time in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix, with local hero Max Verstappen complaining of a lack of pace as he ...

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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from first practice for the ... (Formula 1)

Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 Dutch GP (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Mercedes led the way in a close opening practice day for Formula 1's 2024 Dutch Grand Prix. But a deeper look at the FP2 times and data shows McLaren so far has ...

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2024 Dutch Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 F1 results (Zandvoort) (PlanetF1)

Here are the results from second practice ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, where Red Bull's rivals kept Max Verstappen from top spot.

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The Debrief by Aramco: Dutch Grand Prix (Aston Martin F1 Team)

Upon our return to the track for the first round following the summer break, Fernando placed sixth and Lance P11 in Free Practice Two by the seaside. Earlier in ...

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F1 – Russell quickest in second practice at Zandvoort as ... (FIA)

Mercedes' George Russell went quickest in the second practice for this weekend's 2024 FIA Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, beating McLaren driver Oscar Piastri ...

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F1 Dutch GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more (autosport.com)

George Russell topped the Friday practice times for Mercedes ahead of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Here's how and when to watch qualifying.

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Start time of qualifying for the 2024 F1 Dutch GP (RacingNews365)

In this article, you will find the start time of today's qualifying session for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix.

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 (RacingNews365)

There are just 60 minutes of on-track running left before qualifying, so who can strike a blow before the grid is set? We're about to find out! You can follow ...

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F1 2024 Dutch Grand Prix – FP3 Results (Motorsport Week)

Lando Norris was next up in the lead McLaren, as Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso rounded out the main five. Esteban Ocon made it two Alpine cars inside the top ...

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F1 live: Final Dutch GP practice as it happens (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The 15th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and you can follow all of the action here.

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F1 Dutch GP live updates: Qualifying latest from Zandvoort as grid ... (The Athletic)

Follow the action from qualifying in the Netherlands where Max Verstappen bids for more success on home soil.

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2024 Dutch Grand Prix FP3 report and highlights: Pierre Gasly tops ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly led Haas rival Kevin Magnussen and Kick Sauber's Valtteri Bottas during third and final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix – with ...

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2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results (RacingNews365)

The FW46 slid back into the middle of the circuit and promptly caught fire. However, the 24-year-old was quickly out the car, but will likely miss qualifying.

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Briatore says "wrong managers" hurt Alpine's F1 fortunes (autosport.com)

Flavio Briatore feels that leadership problems were the trigger for Alpine's struggles in F1, as he explains the reasons for new arrival Oliver Oakes.

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Live: F1 Dutch GP updates – FP3 (autosport.com)

The 15th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and you can follow all of the action here.

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F1 Dutch GP: Violent Sargeant crash curtails final Zandvoort practice (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

This pitched his Williams into the opposite barrier and inflicted heavy damage onto his car - subsequently, a fire burst out at the rear as a fuel line was ...

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Qualifying (RacingNews365)

Minimal running took place in first practice due to mixed weather, before the sun shone on the Zandvoort circuit for FP2. Third practice on Saturday morning was ...

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2024 Dutch Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 F1 results (Zandvoort) (PlanetF1)

Here are the results from a truncated third practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix, where Logan Sargeant escaped a big crash.

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F1 Dutch GP: Norris takes dominant pole from Verstappen (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Norris roared to a 1m09.673s – the only driver to crack that barrier – as Verstappen was pushed to 0.356s adrift. But Piastri could not knock the home hero off ...

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Briatore says "wrong managers" hurt Alpine's F1 fortunes (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Alpine Formula 1 advisor Flavio Briatore thinks the team's fortunes suffered in recent years because the wrong management was in place.

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F1 starting grid: What is the grid order for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix? (PlanetF1)

Qualifying kicked off with a dry race track, albeit one in need of being rubbered in. Lewis Hamilton ascended to the top of the field quickly, but his Mercedes ...

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F1 2024 Dutch GP LIVE: Qualifying times and results as Lando ... (The Independent)

The Red Bull driver has a 78-point lead to McLaren's Lando Norris in the world championship with 10 races remaining, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc 100 points ...

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2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix - Qualifying results (RacingNews365)

However, Norris then clocked a 1:09.673s, some 0.356s up on Verstappen to deny the home favourite a fourth-straight home pole. Piastri was third ahead of George ...

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F1 2024 Dutch Grand Prix – Qualifying Results (Motorsport Week)

Lando Norris clinched the pole position in the qualifying session ahead of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. Mercedes driver George Russell finished fourth, ...

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