Jack Doohan is ready to make his F1 race debut on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Alpine anticipated to launch Esteban Ocon early forward of his transfer to Haas subsequent yr.
Ocon signed for Haas in July earlier than Alpine confirmed 21-year-old Australian Doohan as his substitute in August.
The French driver was understood to be in search of permission from Alpine to be allowed to drive for Haas within the post-season check following the Abu Dhabi occasion.
In negotiations over Alpine releasing him early from his contract to drive for Haas, Ocon seems to have agreed to surrender driving within the season finale with the intention to make an early begin along with his new crew.
Alpine have but to formally announce the swap, however Sky Sports activities F1 pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz understands a ultimate determination has been made.
The choice comes as one thing of a shock, with Alpine holding only a five-point benefit over Haas within the battle for sixth within the Constructors’ Championship.
Stories of Ocon’s early departure emerged following Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix, by which he retired on the opening lap following a collision with Williams’ Franco Colapinto.
The race is ready to be the final of a five-year stint with Alpine (previously Renault) for Ocon, which noticed him declare one victory and 4 podiums.
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