Doohan to switch Ocon for first apply in Canada · F1 · RaceFans

Alpine’s reserve driver Jack Doohan will take over Esteban Ocon’s automobile within the first apply session for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.

The workforce introduced earlier this week Ocon will depart them on the finish of the yr and Doohan is taken into account one of many candidates to switch him. Alpine will fulfil considered one of its two obligations to run an inexperienced driver in its vehicles by giving Doohan the chance.

Doohan stated he’s “actually excited to get out on monitor in Montreal for FP1. It is going to be my first time driving at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which I’m trying ahead to.”

The 21-year-old spent the final two seasons racing in Formulation 2 however shouldn’t be racing this yr. He beforehand appeared as Alpine’s junior driver within the first apply classes for the Mexican and Abu Dhabi rounds in 2022 and 2023.

He could have his first run within the workforce’s A524 chassis this weekend. “I’m grateful to the workforce for the chance to get extra monitor time and in addition familiarise myself with 2024 equipment early within the season,” Doohan continued. “This may even assist with the work I’m doing within the simulator, notably on the European rounds.

“My focus might be on doing one of the best for the workforce and maximising the session for each drivers, taking a look at sure take a look at gadgets and understanding the brand new monitor floor.”

Alpine confirmed Ocon’s impending departure from the workforce after his collision with workforce mate Pierre Gasly on the opening lap of the final spherical in Monaco. Ocon apologised for the collision.

“Loads has been stated in latest days, so I’m very a lot trying ahead to driving once more and getting again out on monitor,” stated Ocon, who’s but to verify who he’ll drive for in 2025.

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