sports
February 27, 2026
Jack Doohan received ‘serious death threats’ and called for police help before Alpine exit
Australian F1 driver was replaced after 2025 Miami GP

TL;DR
- Jack Doohan received death threats via email and social media prior to his last race with Alpine.
- The threats included statements about killing him and dismemberment if he remained in the car.
- Doohan encountered three armed men and had to call his police escort for assistance.
- He was replaced by Franco Colapinto after the 2025 Miami Grand Prix and is now a reserve driver for Haas.
- Doohan and Colapinto were the only two drivers without points in the previous season, and Alpine finished last in the constructors' standings.
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