Apr.13 (GMM) MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has criticised Alpine over the way in which his son Jack’s Formulation 1 profession unravelled, calling the scenario “unfair”.
Talking to Marca at Barcelona – the place Jack Doohan started his 2026 European Le Mans Collection marketing campaign – the five-time 500cc world champion didn’t maintain again, regardless of acknowledging the sensitivity of the scenario.
“I actually can’t touch upon that. However I believe it was unfair,” Doohan stated.
“It was from the beginning. They determined to interchange a driver earlier than the season even started. And, principally, that was it.
“My son had a long-term contract – he was Alpine’s first junior driver to reach. It was clear, for causes I can’t say, {that a} completely different course was taken. And that’s all there may be to it.”
Doohan’s feedback come as his son begins rebuilding his profession following the lack of his Alpine seat in early 2025 to Franco Colapinto.
Jack Doohan is now a reserve driver for Haas whereas additionally racing within the European Le Mans Collection with Nielsen Racing.
“Look, Jack is a robust younger man, and his plan is … he’s racing now, in Barcelona, with a race automotive,” Mick added.
“He’s with Haas now, as a reserve driver, seeking to safe a seat and, maybe, with a workforce that’s extra dedicated to contracts.”
For his half, the 23-year-old has not given up on returning to Formulation 1.
“I’m undoubtedly not ruling out the potential for specializing in a profession in sports activities automobiles. There are some nice alternatives there,” Jack Doohan stated.
“However to be sincere, Formulation 1 is my final objective, and proper now I nonetheless have a great likelihood, not just a few hope. I’ve the chance to combat my means again.
“Nonetheless, if this weren’t the case, then concentrating on sports activities automobiles could be a good suggestion – you’ll be able to construct an excellent profession there.”
