Australian Jack Doohan, son of five-time motorcycle world champion Mick, is a contender to replace Fernando Alonso at the Renault-owned Alpine Formula 1 team, according to chief executive Laurent Rossi. The 19-year-old is doing well in his rookie Formula 2 Championship season and is a member of the Alpine driver academy. Rossi told the Formula 1's official website that Doohan was a consideration, even if fourth-placed Alpine would prefer someone more experienced who would be able to score big points immediately. 'We believe in him, he’s shown a lot of potential, especially lately -talk about being present at the right moment,' Rossi said. 'He’s a great person, he is fast, his father is...
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