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Jack Doohan

Jack Doohan is an Australian racing driver who competed in junior formula series before reaching Formula One.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jack Doohan is an Australian racing driver who competed in junior formula series before reaching Formula One. The son of five-time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan, he progressed through British F4, Formula 3, and Formula 2, where he finished third in 2023. He served as a reserve driver for Alpine and made his Formula One race debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix before racing full-time for Alpine in 2025.

Early life and background

Jack Doohan was born in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, in 2003. He is the son of motorcycle racer Mick Doohan, and began karting before moving into car racing.

Junior racing career

Doohan entered British Formula 4 in 2018, then raced in the F3 Asian Championship and FIA Formula 3. He became vice-champion in FIA Formula 3 in 2021 and later finished third in FIA Formula 2 in 2023.

Formula One career

Doohan joined the Alpine Academy and served as a reserve driver before making his Formula One debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He then raced full-time for Alpine in 2025 before later becoming Haas reserve driver in 2026.

Racing style and achievements

Doohan’s junior career included multiple wins and podium finishes, especially in Formula 2. Alpine highlighted a 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix performance in which he took pole, victory, fastest lap, and led every lap of the feature race.

Key facts

  • Doohan is the son of five-time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan.
  • He finished runner-up in the 2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship.
  • He placed third in the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2023.
  • He made his Formula One debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • He raced full-time for Alpine in 2025.
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Canadian context

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jack Doohan?
Jack Doohan is an Australian racing driver who progressed through junior formula categories and reached Formula One with Alpine.
When was Jack Doohan born?
He was born on 20 January 2003 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Who is Jack Doohan’s father?
His father is Mick Doohan, a five-time MotoGP world champion.
What are Jack Doohan’s main junior racing results?
He finished second in FIA Formula 3 in 2021 and third in FIA Formula 2 in 2023.
When did Jack Doohan make his Formula One debut?
He made his Formula One race debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Which Formula One teams has Jack Doohan been associated with?
He was associated with Alpine as a driver and reserve driver, and joined Haas as reserve driver in 2026.

References

  1. Alpine F1 — https://www.alpinef1.com/drivers/jack-doohan
    Supports: Date of birth, birthplace, background, karting start, and 2023 Formula 2 achievement
  2. Formula1.com — https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/jack-doohan
    Supports: Alpine reserve role and Formula One debut context
  3. FIA Formula 2 — https://www.fiaformula2.com/Drivers/1220/Jack-Doohan
    Supports: Junior career summary, F2 results, and race achievements
  4. Motorsport.com — https://www.motorsport.com/driver/jack-doohan/454760/
    Supports: Career progression through junior categories and Alpine/F1 timeline
  5. Haas F1 Team — https://www.haasf1team.com/season/team/jack-doohan
    Supports: 2026 reserve driver role