Gold Coast driver Jack Doohan is preparing to join fellow Aussie Oscar Piastri on the Formula One grid.

The 21-year-old will make his highly anticipated F1 debut for Alpine at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The young gun is replacing the departing Esteban Ocon, who was released from his contract before the final race of the season to join rival team Haas.

Doohan has taken to social media to express his excitement after the news was confirmed by the team overnight.

“Stoked to be racing in Abu Dhabi this weekend for my debut Grand Prix,” he wrote.

“Grateful to @alpinef1team for the trust and for giving me this opportunity.

“Also very grateful to Esteban who I’ve learnt a great deal from over the last two years.

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“He’s been beneficial to my learning and development in Formula 1 and wish him the best for his future.

“Focused on the job at hand this week and working with Pierre to help the team achieve its objective”.

Doohan, who is the son of Australian MotoGP legend Mick Doohan, will become Australia’s 19th Formula One driver.

 

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