History of Jack Doohan in Timeline
Jack Doohan is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Alpine. His career involves high-speed racing and competition at the highest level of motorsport. He represents Australia in the international racing arena, showcasing his skills and striving for success within the Formula One championship.
January 2003: Jack Doohan's Birth
In January 2003, Jack Doohan was born in Gold Coast, Queensland, and is the son of five-time Grand Prix motorcycle World Champion Mick Doohan.
2012: Started Karting Competitively
In 2012, Jack Doohan started karting competitively, marking the beginning of his motorsport journey.
2015: Won Australian Karting Championship
In 2015, Jack Doohan won the Australian Karting Championship, demonstrating his early talent in motorsport.
2016: Won Australian Karting Championship Again
In 2016, Jack Doohan won the Australian Karting Championship for the second time, further establishing his dominance in karting.
September 2017: Signed to Red Bull Junior Team
In September 2017, Jack Doohan was signed to the Red Bull Junior Team, marking a significant step in his early career.
2018: Started Career in F4 British Championship
In 2018, Jack Doohan started his junior formula career in the F4 British Championship, marking his transition into professional racing.
2019: Runner-Up in F3 Asian Championship
In 2019, Jack Doohan finished as the runner-up to Joey Alders in the F3 Asian Championship, showcasing his talent in the junior racing category.
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 overall.
2019: Euroformula Open Campaign
In 2019, Jack Doohan participated in the Euroformula Open with Double R, achieving two podium finishes and ending 11th in the standings.
2020: Progressed to FIA Formula 3 Championship
In 2020, Jack Doohan progressed to the FIA Formula 3 Championship with HWA Racelab, but the campaign was full of incidents and misfortune, finishing 26th in the championship.
2020: Moved to FIA Formula 3
In 2020, Jack Doohan progressed to the FIA Formula 3, stepping up to a more competitive racing environment.
December 2021: Joined Virtuosi Racing
On 13 December 2021, it was announced that Jack Doohan would join Virtuosi Racing for the 2022 championship.
2021: Joined MP Motorsport for Final F2 Rounds
In 2021, Jack Doohan joined MP Motorsport for the final two rounds of the F2 championship, scoring points and finishing 19th overall in his partial campaign.
2021: Left Red Bull Junior Team
In 2021, Jack Doohan left the Red Bull Junior Team.
2022: Achieved Wins in FIA Formula 2
In 2022, Jack Doohan achieved several wins in his FIA Formula 2 campaign with Virtuosi, demonstrating his potential in the feeder series to Formula One.
2022: Joined Alpine Academy
In 2022, Jack Doohan became a member of the Alpine Academy, furthering his development as a racing driver.
2022: Participated in Post-Season Test with Virtuosi
In 2022, Jack Doohan partook in the post-season test, remaining with Virtuosi.
2022: Promising start and collision
In 2022, Jack Doohan's start to the season looked promising, as he scored pole position in the season opener at Bahrain, but a collision with Théo Pourchaire took him out of the battle for the lead.
2023: Continued with Virtuosi Racing
In 2023, Jack Doohan continued his relationship with Virtuosi Racing, alongside Amaury Cordeel.
2023: Finished Third in FIA Formula 2
In 2023, Jack Doohan finished third in the FIA Formula 2 championship, marking a significant achievement in his career.
2023: Served as Reserve Driver for Alpine
In 2023, Jack Doohan served as a reserve driver for Alpine, gaining experience within a Formula One team.
2023: Pole Position for Final Race
In 2023, Jack Doohan took pole position for the final race in Yas Marina, winning by 3.8 seconds and securing third place in the standings.
2023: Discussions for a 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 First Test of the Year
In May 2024, Jack Doohan completed his first test of the year with the Alpine A522 at Zandvoort, continuing his preparation for a potential Formula One seat.
August 2024: Alpine Announced Doohan to 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 made his Formula One debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, replacing Esteban Ocon for Alpine.
2024: Rumors of Early Replacement
In late 2024, rumors began to emerge that Alpine supervisor Flavio Briatore was looking to replace Jack Doohan early in the year.
2025: Bid to join Formula One
At the end of 2023, Doohan exited Formula 2 in a bid to join Formula One for the 2025 season.
2025: Promotion to Full-Time Seat in Formula One
In 2025, Jack Doohan is scheduled to be promoted to a full-time seat in Formula One with Alpine, partnering with Pierre Gasly.
2025: First Full-Time Season in Formula One
In 2025, Jack Doohan will partner with Pierre Gasly for his first full-time season in Formula One, however, rumors are slowly emerging that he may be replaced early in the year.
