Australian GP – Father and son Doohan reunited in Melbourne for an on-track demonstration

In Melbourne, Oscar piastri et Daniel Ricciardo will give 100% for their national Australian Grand Prix. Meanwhile, two other Australians will host the stands several times during the weekend. Under the public eye, five-time world champion motorcycle legend Mick Doohan and reserve rider Jack Doohan Alpine, will ride together for the first time.

For the occasion, the father will climb into the saddle of a Honda RC213V to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first of his five consecutive titles, between 1994 and 1998. As for the son, he will take the wheel of the 200 Benetton B2000 piloted by Alexander Wurz and Giancarlo Fisichella and designed at the time in the factoryenstone, today owned byAlpine.

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“Not only will this mark a special moment for the Doohan family who will be on the track together for the first time, but the event will also celebrate 30 years of the first of Mick’s five 500cc motorcycle world championship titles,” welcome the promoters of the Grand Prix, organizers of the show alongsideAlpine.

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Next week, Australian motorsport legend, @micksdoohan, and his & @alpinef1team Reserve Driver, @Jackdoohan, will together take to the track at Albert Park for a series of demonstration laps 🇦🇺

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Three demonstrations on the Australian GP program

The “Doohan demonstration” will take place during the Australian GP, ​​between the F1 runs, F2 et F3, Saturday from 9:55 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. (from 23:55 p.m. to 00:20 a.m. French time), from 15:15 p.m. to 15:30 p.m. (from 5:15 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. French time) and Sunday from 13:35 p.m. to 13:50 p.m. (from 3:35 a.m. to 3:50 a.m. French time).

“I’m so looking forward to sharing the track with my dad at Albert Park during the Australian Grand Prix weekend. I will drive the Benetton B200 from 2000, while my father will drive a Moto GP of 2016. It's been 30 years since my father won his first title in 1994. So we will wear replica helmets of the one he had in 1994. I'm super excited to take part in this event. I'm eager to ! ", confides Jack Doohan.

“It will be a truly special moment for both of us.”

“It will be the first time that we will be on the same track, him riding a motorcycle and me behind the wheel of a car, so this is shaping up to be incredibly special. It's a great opportunity to celebrate his achievements in front of the Australian fans. For my part, it's a unique opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car on such an iconic circuit. I hope it will be the real current car next year, that's my goal and I'm working hard to achieve my ultimate dream! ", He added.

“It’s been 30 years since my first world title in 1994. Time flies so quickly that now I’m going to be on the track with my son. Which will be a truly special moment for both of us. I continue to support Jack and his career efforts to achieve his goal of racing in Formula 1. We are both very excited to demonstrate this in front of the home fans,” declares Mick Doohan.

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