Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jack Doohan

How Jack Doohan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jack Doohan is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Alpine. His career highlights include success in junior racing series, leading to his progression into Formula One as a test and reserve driver. He is the son of motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Started karting competitively

In 2012, Jack Doohan started karting competitively.

2015: Won Australian Karting Championship

In 2015, Jack Doohan won the Australian Karting Championship.

2016: Won Australian Karting Championship

In 2016, Jack Doohan won the Australian Karting Championship.

September 2017: Signed to Red Bull Junior Team

In September 2017, Jack Doohan was signed to the Red Bull Junior Team.

2018: Started career in F4 British Championship

In 2018, Jack Doohan graduated to junior formulae and started his career in the F4 British Championship.

2019: Runner-up in F3 Asian Championship

In 2019, Jack Doohan finished as runner-up to Joey Alders in the F3 Asian Championship.

2019: First Appearance in F3 Asian Championship

In 2019, Jack Doohan made his first appearance in the F3 Asian Championship with Hitech Grand Prix, winning five races and finishing second in the championship.

2019: Euroformula Open Campaign

In 2019, Jack Doohan's main campaign was in the Euroformula Open with Double R, where he finished on the podium twice and ended 11th in the standings.

2020: Moved to FIA Formula 3

In 2020, Jack Doohan moved to FIA Formula 3.

2020: FIA Formula 3 Championship

In 2020, Jack Doohan progressed to the FIA Formula 3 Championship, driving for HWA Racelab. His campaign was full of incidents and misfortune, and he did not score any points, finishing 26th in the drivers' championship.

December 2021: Joined Virtuosi Racing

On 13 December 2021, it was announced that Jack Doohan would join Virtuosi Racing alongside Marino Sato for the 2022 championship.

2021: Left Red Bull Junior Team

Following his 2021 season, Jack Doohan left the Red Bull Junior Team.

2022: FIA Formula 2 Campaign

In 2022, Jack Doohan achieved several wins in his FIA Formula 2 campaign with Virtuosi.

2022: Joined Alpine Academy

In 2022, Jack Doohan became a member of the Alpine Academy, previously being a member of the Red Bull Junior Team.

2022: FIA Formula 2 Championship with Virtuosi Racing

In 2022, Jack Doohan competed in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Virtuosi Racing, securing pole position in the season opener at Bahrain. Despite some setbacks, he showed promising performance throughout the season.

2022: Participated in post-season test with Virtuosi

In 2022, Jack Doohan participated in the post-season test, remaining with Virtuosi.

2023: FIA Formula 2 Campaign

In 2023, Jack Doohan achieved several wins in his FIA Formula 2 campaign with Virtuosi, finishing third overall.

2023: Continued relationship with Virtuosi Racing

In 2023, Jack Doohan continued his relationship with Virtuosi Racing for the FIA Formula 2 campaign, alongside Amaury Cordeel.

2023: Finished third in standings

In 2023, Jack Doohan finished third in the standings with Virtuosi, securing three wins, five podiums, two pole positions, and two fastest laps in FIA Formula 2.

2023: Reserve driver for Alpine

In 2023, Jack Doohan served as a reserve driver for Alpine.

2023: Announced as reserve driver for Alpine

In 2023, Jack Doohan was announced as the reserve driver for Alpine. He participated in F1 tests and free practice sessions, showing promising performance.

2023: Discussions for Formula One seat

In 2023, Jack Doohan was in discussions for a Formula One seat with Alpine, but it was handed to Pierre Gasly.

May 2024: Completed test with Alpine A522

In May 2024, Jack Doohan completed his first test of the year with the Alpine A522 at Zandvoort.

August 2024: Alpine announced Doohan would compete in 2025

In August 2024, Alpine announced Jack Doohan would compete in 2025 to replace Esteban Ocon. He is the first Alpine Academy driver to be promoted to Formula One.

2024: Formula One Debut

In 2024, Jack Doohan debuted in Formula One at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as a replacement for Esteban Ocon, while serving as a reserve driver for Alpine.

2024: Early debut for Alpine

In 2024, Jack Doohan made an early debut for Alpine at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, replacing Ocon after the latter departed the team early. He qualified twentieth on debut, before finishing fifteenth in the race.

2025: Aimed to join Formula One

At the end of 2023, Jack Doohan exited Formula 2 with the aim to join Formula One for the 2025 season.

2025: Partnered with Pierre Gasly

In 2025, Jack Doohan partnered with Pierre Gasly for his first full-time season in Formula One.

2025: Promotion to full-time Formula One Seat

In 2025, Jack Doohan was promoted to a full-time seat in Formula One with Alpine, replacing Esteban Ocon and partnering with Pierre Gasly, with a contract until at least the end of the 2025 season.