Jack Doohan: Alpine have Taken Away Pressure Amid Speculation Over His Seat

Alpine's Jack Doohan discussed how the team has alleviated pressure and concerns about his future with reassurances amid a series of rumors and speculation.

Doohan appeared to be the most probable candidate to lose his position, particularly after Alpine signed Franco Colapinto from Williams for a significant fee.

Instead, the team has embraced the driver, and he seems to be in a positive mental state despite all the surrounding noise.

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“To be honest, I haven’t really struggled with the pressure at all," Doohan said.

“For sure, there have been a couple of instances like in Australia and Japan which you could potentially say that they could be pressure-related, but in all honesty, being fully open, they both were not."

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"And the team have done a great and amazing job as well to really take that away, especially internally, which has been nice."

“For me, I know the raw pace has been there since the start, so that’s also an inner confidence that I can take with me, to know that as much as there is always going to be pressure and presence, to know that it wasn’t getting to me.”

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Doohan has valiantly contested with the experienced Pierre Gasly, maintaining a narrow gap and showing similar speed.

This season, Colapinto has driven an earlier Alpine model, with team CEO Flavio Briatore showing strong support for the Argentine driver.

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Team Principal Oliver Oakes has consistently supported Doohan, playing a crucial role in ensuring Jack's seat for the remainder of the season.

Doohan has been with Alpine for a considerable time, participating in their young driver program while advancing through the ranks and also serving as the team's reserve driver.

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“I think we just have to focus on our strengths and if we put everything together on one lap, we can be there in Quali," said Doohan post-race.

"I think then that will make everything a little bit easier, will make our strategy a bit more simple and would not pressure us into having to do such adventurous things to try to make up for it.

“Here, there was a lot more going on and some more difficulties, but we’ve got to keep our heads down and chins up.”

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