Alpine announced that Ocon would be replaced by Jack Doohan for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, so that Ocon could drive for Haas in the post-season testing session a

Esteban Ocon is set to be replaced by Australia’s Jack Doohan at Alpine for the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Ocon has spent the past five years with Alpine, notching an unexpected Grand Prix win in 2021 and making the podium on three other occasions. But after agreeing to drive for Haas next year, he was unceremoniously dropped for the final race of this season and replaced by Jack Doohan.

Ocon spoke after his early retirement in Lusail and hinted he may not be taking part in proceedings in Abu Dhabi, and confirmation later came that a solution was being sought for an early end to his contract so he could head to Haas.

Alpine's hurried and jumbled tribute post for Esteban Ocon gets a somewhat sarcastic comment from the Frenchman

Esteban Ocon has reportedly been dropped by Alpine for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – with F1 rookie Jack Doohan replacing him. Ocon, who has been a driver for the French team since the 2020 season, joins Haas next year and was expected to see out his five years at Alpine next week.

Esteban Ocon said his departure from Alpine ahead of Formula One's Abu Dhabi season-ender this weekend was not how he had wanted his time at the Renault-owned team to end.

A conspiracy theory emerged following the Qatar Grand Prix after Esteban Ocon's collision with Haas' Nico Hulkenberg, leading Sky Sports F1 presenter Naomi Schi

Jack Doohan is poised to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine for the Formula One Abu Dhabi season finale after talks this weekend in Qatar. Alpine announced in August that Doohan, its reserve driver, would step up to a full-time seat for 2025 and replace Ocon,

Pierre Gasly has spoken about the sudden departure of his Alpine teammate Esteban Ocon, who contested his final race in Qatar.