Alpine’s reserve driver Jack Doohan will take over Esteban Ocon’s automobile within the first observe session for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.
The group introduced earlier this week Ocon will go away them on the finish of the 12 months and Doohan is taken into account one of many candidates to switch him. Alpine will fulfil one among its two obligations to run an inexperienced driver in its vehicles by giving Doohan the chance.
Doohan mentioned he’s “actually excited to get out on observe in Montreal for FP1. It is going to be my first time driving at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which I’m wanting ahead to.”
The 21-year-old spent the final two seasons racing in Method 2 however shouldn’t be racing this 12 months. He beforehand appeared as Alpine’s junior driver within the first observe classes for the Mexican and Abu Dhabi rounds in 2022 and 2023.
He can have his first run within the group’s A524 chassis this weekend. “I’m grateful to the group for the chance to get extra observe time and in addition familiarise myself with 2024 equipment early within the season,” Doohan continued. “This will even assist with the work I’m doing within the simulator, notably on the European rounds.
“My focus will likely be on doing one of the best for the group and maximising the session for each drivers, taking a look at sure take a look at objects and understanding the brand new observe floor.”
Alpine confirmed Ocon’s impending departure from the group after his collision with group mate Pierre Gasly on the opening lap of the final spherical in Monaco. Ocon apologised for the collision.
“So much has been mentioned in current days, so I’m very a lot wanting ahead to driving once more and getting again out on observe,” mentioned Ocon, who’s but to substantiate who he’ll drive for in 2025.
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