Jack Doohan was again thankful to the BWT Alpine F1 Team for giving him an opportunity to run in their 2022 A522 during the post-season test in Abu Dhabi, with the Australian completing an impressive one hundred and eleven laps on Tuesday.
FIA Formula 2 race winner Doohan participated in two FIA Formula 1 World Championship free practice sessions with Alpine in Mexico City and in Abu Dhabi, but Tuesday’s running at the Yas Marina Circuit gave him a full-day’s running behind the wheel of the A522 rather than just the hour allowed on race weekends.
Doohan is expected to combine testing duties with Alpine with a second season in Formula 2 in 2023, the Australian having taken over the reserve driver role from the McLaren F1 Team-bound Oscar Piastri.
Although lap times were not important throughout the day, Doohan was how his day progressed, feeling he was able to learn a lot in a ‘less pressured environment’ than it was in either of the practice sessions ahead of the Mexico City and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“It’s been another good experience driving a Formula 1 car today and I’m very grateful to Alpine for this opportunity,” said Doohan. “It’s been a busy day, plenty of laps, and a lot of new things to take on board, and I’m pretty pleased with how it’s progressed.
“Last weekend in Free Practice 1 was only one hour long, so to have a full day in the car is extremely useful as you can get a lot done in a less pressured environment.
“Thanks to Alpine for a brilliant year and I’m excited for the hard work to continue next season.”
