Doohan received 'death threats' before losing Alpine F1 seat to Colapinto
Jack Doohan has revealed the harrowing extent of the abuse he suffered before being dropped by Alpine, including death threats warning that 'all my limbs would be cut off' if he competed at the Miami Grand Prix. Doohan's final race for the team came in deeply distressing circumstances, and his subsequent replacement by Franco Colapinto has remained a controversial chapter in the 2025-2026 driver market. The Australian driver's account shines a harsh light on the darker side of social media in motorsport.
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