Jack Doohan received death threats ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix

Following the online harassment Kimi Antonelli endured after the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, Jack Doohan revealed he received death threats last May. The former... Alpine had joined the stable ofenstone during the final round of the 2024 season, replacing the Frenchman Esteban OconBut he had a difficult start to the campaign, under the pressure of a short and unconvincing trial period: six races, two retirements, and several blunders ultimately convinced the decision-makers to...Alpine to change pilots.

During the Miami Grand Prix, his last race for AlpineDoohan tangled up with Liam Lawson at the start. This latest mistake proved fatal: he was dismissed and replaced by the Argentinian Franco Colapinto.

Worrying threats

In the new and eighth season of " Formula 1 In "Pilots of Their Destiny," scheduled for release on February 27th on the Netflix streaming platform, Jack Doohan reveals the extent of the harassment he endured. I received serious death threats for this [Miami] Grand Prix, saying they would kill me here if I didn't leave the car. »

Mick Doohan's son then detailed messages of extreme violence. I received six or seven emails saying that if I was still in the car in Miami, they would amputate all my limbs. " He adds : " I was there with my girlfriend and my assistant, and I had three armed men surrounding me. I had to call my police escort to get the situation under control. ».

In general, the pressure he endured and the harassment he suffered significantly marred his experience in the premier category. I didn't get to enjoy being a Formula 1 driver, something I had dreamed of for so long. So yes, it really sucks. "However, the Gold Coast (Australia) native will make his return to Formula 1 this season, as a reserve driver for the American team." HaasAn unexpected new beginning after a difficult period.

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