Sport|MotorsportsF1 driver Doohan says armed men confronted him in Miami after death threatsAustralia’s Jack Doohan says he received death threats before he was dropped by F1 team Alpine, six races into last season.
Jack Doohan, a former Formula One driver for Alpine, faced significant challenges during the Miami Grand Prix in 2025. Doohan reported receiving severe threats, which escalated to an encounter with armed individuals. The situation required police…
Jack Doohan, a former Formula One driver for Alpine, faced significant challenges during the Miami Grand Prix in 2025. Doohan reported receiving severe threats, which escalated to an encounter with armed individuals. The situation required police intervention for resolution.
Doohan's tenure with Alpine was brief. He debuted in the final race of 2024 and was replaced by Franco Colapinto after the sixth race of 2025. Presently, Doohan serves as a reserve driver for Haas.
The threats against Doohan were communicated via email, with explicit warnings regarding his participation in the Miami event. An incident involving three armed individuals further intensified the atmosphere, necessitating police involvement. However, specifics on the resolution of this incident were not disclosed.
Jack Doohan, a former Formula One driver for Alpine, faced significant challenges during the Miami Grand Prix in 2025.
After being replaced by Colapinto in May, Doohan publicly addressed online harassment directed at him and his family. He indicated that the abuse may have originated from fans of Colapinto, who is from Argentina.
Both Doohan and Colapinto concluded the season without scoring points, contributing to Alpine's last-place finish in the constructors' standings.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
