Mick Doohan has spoken out against Alpine following the team’s treatment of his son Jack Doohan during the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Jack Doohan was promoted by Alpine at the end of 2024 and made his debut for the team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He remained with the squad for the start of the following season, but doubts over his future quickly emerged after Alpine signed Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver.

After just six rounds, Alpine changed its driver line-up. Doohan was moved into a reserve role before leaving the team completely at the start of 2026.

Speaking to Marca, Mick Doohan said the situation was unfair from the beginning.

“I really can't comment on that, but I think it was unfair. It was from the start. They replaced a driver before the season even began. And, basically, that was it. My son had a long-term contract; he was Alpine's first junior driver to arrive. It was clear, for reasons I can't say, that a different direction was taken."

Doohan also said his son remains focused on returning to the Formula 1 grid. Jack Doohan is now racing in the European Le Mans Series and also works as a reserve driver for Haas.

“He's with Haas F1 now, as a reserve driver, looking to secure a seat and with a team that's more committed to contracts.”