Only one race remains in the 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix. But momentum is building towards Jack Doohan making his Alpine debut in that race, the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Comments in the wake of the Qatar Grand Prix indicate that discussions are underway for Esteban Ocon to be released early from his current contract with Alpine,

On paper, Jack Doohan should be pleased about making his F1 debut at Abu Dhabi this weekend. However, the circumstances surrounding Alpine’s 2025 driver pairing (and the lingering threat of Franco Colapinto) add an unpredictable dimension to the equation.

Jack Doohan expressed his gratitude to the driver he replaces from Abu Dhabi, Esteban Ocon, as Alpine tackle the season finale with a clear mission. Ocon’s Qatar Grand Prix did not go beyond the first lap,