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Japanese GP: Did ‘desperation’ trigger Jack Doohan to make pricey DRS error on Friday in Suzuka?
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Japanese GP: Did ‘desperation’ trigger Jack Doohan to make pricey DRS error on Friday in Suzuka?

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By Tycoon Herald 8 Min Read Published April 4, 2025
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Former F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve stated Jack Doohan has been driving with “desperation” after it was revealed that an error led to his big crash in second observe on the Japanese Grand Prix.

Doohan misplaced management on the high-speed Flip 1 on simply his second flying lap of the Suzuka Circuit after Alpine opted to run reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa at his house race in first observe.

It initially seemed like his Alpine automobile bottomed out however shut inspection of the replays confirmed the DRS on his rear wing was nonetheless open.

On low gasoline, Flip 1 at Suzuka is mostly flat out so drivers don’t brake. DRS closes routinely when the motive force touches the brake, so going into the primary nook, the motive force must shut the DRS flap manually by urgent a button on their steering wheel.

Doohan didn’t do that, which triggered him to lose downforce and go into a giant spin earlier than he hit the wall.

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Japanese GP: Did ‘desperation’ trigger Jack Doohan to make pricey DRS error on Friday in Suzuka?

Alpine’s Jack Doohan introduced out an early crimson flag in observe two of the Japanese Grand Prix after an enormous high-speed crash on the primary nook

“We are all relieved to see Jack walk away from his incident in Free Practice 2 and glad to see he is okay after his precautionary checks,” stated Alpine crew principal Oliver Oakes.

“It was a misjudgement of not closing the DRS into Turn 1. It is something to learn from and I know Jack and the team will be ready for tomorrow. His crew will work hard to have the car prepared after the damage.”

Doohan added: “First of all, I am okay after the incident. It was a heavy one, something that caught me by surprise, and I will learn from it.

“I do know the crew has lots of work forward to restore the automobile going into tomorrow, so thanks upfront to them for his or her efforts. My focus is on tomorrow the place we may have Free Observe 3 to prepare for Qualifying.”

Davidson analyses Doohan crash

Sky Sports activities F1’s Anthony Davidson

“Studying it closely you can see he left the DRS open. It’s one of those corners where the driver has to manually open it.

“You possibly can see the slot hole clearly open and it would not shut earlier than he commits to the nook.

“That explains why it was such a violent turnaround, it wasn’t the car bottoming on the ground at all, just the fact he lost so much downforce from the rear of the car with that slot gap being open.

“Unlucky, however he’ll dwell and study from this one.”

Did ‘desperation’ trigger Doohan to make pricey error?

Doohan got here into 2025 underneath strain after Alpine signed Franco Colapinto, which led to hypothesis that the Argentine is being lined up as a substitute.

The 22-year-old crashed out of his house Australian Grand Prix and completed thirteenth per week later in China.

“The problem is that he’s known before the first race that he probably would not finish the season,” 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve informed Sky Sports activities F1.

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Naomi and JV talking about Doohan

Following Jack Doohan crashing out of second observe for the Japanese Grand Prix, Naomi Schiff and Jacques Villeneuve focus on how lengthy they assume he has left at Alpine

“He’s been put under tremendous pressure by [Alpine boss] Flavio Briatore, mainly, with Colapinto there waiting in the wings, and the writing was on the wall. And his driving has shown desperation, having to prove that he’s at least better than [Pierre] Gasly, so they should keep him.

“When he is already been informed, ‘do a number of races, however then you definately’ll most likely get replaced’… you may see it in his driving. It isn’t snug. And when a driver is in that state of affairs psychologically, the driving won’t be pure and small errors will begin taking place.”

May Lawson-Tsunoda swap impression Alpine and Doohan?

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Jack Doohan and Carlos Sainz lose management on the opening lap and stick it within the wall in the beginning of the Australian GP

Doohan, who’s on a one-year deal at Alpine, completed runner-up within the 2023 System 2 Championship earlier than spending nearly a full season on the sidelines final yr.

Nevertheless, he was known as up for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when Esteban Ocon left Alpine early.

Sky Sports activities F1′s Naomi Schiff thinks Pink Bull’s resolution to swap Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda might consequently impression Doohan.

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Formula One Is that a question?

Jack Doohan gave a frosty response to any suggestion of ‘strain’ coming from Franco Colapinto becoming a member of Alpine

“The talk of the weekend has been how Liam was demoted after two races, and I think that sometimes may give inspiration to other teams to make tough decisions early on,” stated Schiff.

“We don’t know how many races Jack has to prove himself. It is quite harsh to come to a circuit like this and pull him out of an FP1 [for Hirakawa] that’s so crucial around a track that’s so technical, when he’s got to learn the car, learn the characteristics around the circuit.

“I ponder why they did not put Pierre out of the automobile. He is aware of this observe, he is aware of the automobile, he is been round right here a few occasions. It feels harsh.”

Sky Sports activities F1’s dwell Japanese GP schedule

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Look back at some of the most memorable moments to have taken place at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Look again at a number of the most dramatic moments to have taken place on the Japanese Grand Prix

Saturday April 5

  • 3.15am: Japanese GP Observe Three (session begins at 3.30am)*
  • 6am: Japanese GP Qualifying build-up*
  • 7am: Japanese GP Qualifying*
  • 9am: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book*

Sunday April 6

  • 4.30am: Japanese GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*
  • 6am: THE JAPANESE GRAND PRIX*
  • 8am: Japanese GP response: Chequered Flag*
  • 9am: Ted’s Pocket book*

*additionally dwell on Sky Sports activities Foremost Occasion

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