F1
Jack Doohan replaced for Japanese Grand Prix session as popular driver steps in
Jack Doohan will be replaced by Ryo Hirakawa for FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix. The popular home hero will experience F1 machinery at the legendary Suzuka Circuit. Hirakawa has previously driven F1 machinery as part of McLaren’s driver development programme in 2024, and completed the post-season test with Haas last year as a result of his links to Toyota GAZOO Racing.
Now, the 31-year-old will drive in FP1 for Alpine as part of his test and reserve driver duties for the Enstone-based team. Hirakawa is joined by Franco Colapinto, Kush Maimi and Paul Aron on the sidelines at Oliver Oakes’ squad.
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