Driver season · 2025
Jack Doohan's 2025 season with Alpine saw him consolidate his position as a Formula 1 driver, demonstrating improved consistency and flashes of pace in a competitive midfield.
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | P14 | Retired |
Driver code
Broadcast & timing
Car number
alpine
| 0 |
| Chinese | P18 | P13 | 0 |
| Japanese | P19 | P15 | 0 |
| Bahrain | P11 | P14 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabian | P17 | P17 | 0 |
| Miami | P14 | Retired | 0 |
Jack Doohan's 2025 Formula 1 season marked a crucial sophomore year with Alpine, where he focused on translating raw speed into consistent race performance within a tightly packed midfield. Building on his 2024 debut, this season was less about initial impact and more about refinement and solidifying his place in the sport.
Following a 2024 season where Doohan made his Formula 1 debut, expectations for 2025 were centered on progression. As a young driver in the ground-effect era, the learning curve from his rookie year was steep, but also provided a foundation. Alpine, still aiming to close the gap to the front-runners, looked to Doohan and his experienced teammate, Pierre Gasly, to maximize the performance of the A525 chassis. The field had notably closed up in 2024, a trend that largely continued into 2025, meaning every tenth of a second and every strategic decision held significant weight. Doohan's pre-season testing indicated a greater comfort with the car and the demands of a full F1 calendar, suggesting a more prepared approach than his rookie campaign.
The season saw Doohan demonstrate a notable step forward in race management and tire preservation, areas often challenging for new drivers. While Pierre Gasly generally maintained an edge in overall points accumulation and qualifying average, Doohan consistently narrowed the gap as the season progressed. Early races saw him occasionally struggle with the nuances of strategy in traffic, but by the mid-season European swing, his ability to execute race plans and defend positions had visibly improved. He frequently found himself battling for the lower points-paying positions, a testament to both his development and the competitive nature of the midfield. Unlike Lewis Hamilton — 2024 season, who was navigating a challenging Mercedes W15, Doohan's focus was more on personal growth within a relatively stable team environment.
One notable performance came at the Spanish Grand Prix, where Doohan executed a strong qualifying session to place the Alpine A525 within the top ten, then converted it into a solid points finish through disciplined driving and effective tire management. Another significant moment occurred at the Belgian Grand Prix, a track known for its demands on driver skill, where he showcased impressive wet-weather control during a challenging stint, holding off more experienced rivals. Conversely, the Singapore Grand Prix proved a tougher outing, highlighting areas where his consistency in ultra-demanding conditions still required polish, a common challenge for sophomore drivers, not dissimilar to aspects of Lando Norris — 2019 season's debut year.
By the conclusion of 2025, Jack Doohan had firmly established himself as a competent Formula 1 driver. While a podium remained elusive for Alpine, his contributions were vital in their constructors' championship efforts. The season demonstrated that Doohan possessed the raw speed identified in his junior career, and that he was actively developing the race craft and consistency required at the pinnacle of motorsport. His performance secured his position within Alpine for the foreseeable future, setting the stage for further growth in subsequent seasons. This trajectory, focused on consistent improvement rather than immediate breakthrough wins, contrasted with the high-stakes move seen by Lewis Hamilton — 2025 season to Ferrari, underscoring the different career phases drivers navigate.