- Aussie Rising Star, 22, was threatened online
- Would have been targeted by fans of Franco Colapinto
- Argentinian replaced Doohan on the grid in Alpine
Australian F1 star Jack Doohan has endured a test season with Alpine who led to her possible ax this week – and now it can be revealed that the 22 -year -old feared for his safety during the recent Miami Grand Prix.
So much so, the son of the world champion of Moto GP with Quintuple Mick Doohan hired 24/7 security in the United States – and planned to do the same in the next Grand Prix in Brazil.
The reason reported is the fanatical supporters of Franco Colapinto, the Argentinian who replaced Doohan after only six races.
The first F1 photographer Kym Illman confirmed why Doohan was naturally shaken.
“He received all kinds of online threats … so much so that he had 24 -hour security in Miami and planned to ensure this security for the Brazilian Grand Prix,” Illman posted on Instagram.
“Of all the pilots, it is really only Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who have full -time security.
The Aussie F1 star Jack Doohan endured a test season with Alpine who resulted in her possible ax this week (illustrated, with a girlfriend Ebony Zippora Gold)
We can now reveal that the 22 -year -old feared for his safety during the recent Miami Grand Prix – so much so that he hired 24/7 security in the United States
“It was clear to see by those who are close to the Australian that these threats weighed him heavily.
“ People had discovered his personal email address and sent threats by e-mail who led to Jack, his girlfriend and even his father concerning their safety in Miami and in addition to that, Jack’s sleep was affected.
“I am sure that Franco would not approve of this behavior of what is a minority of his fans base.”
Doohan dates from his Australian compatriot Ebony Zippora Gold, with the couple known for having kept their private relationship.
This is Alpine’s decision to drop Doohan and install Colari alongside Pierre Gasly frustrated Mick Doohan.
He published an Instagram story where a graph compared the results of his boy to Frenchman Gasly.
Doohan was trying to emphasize how bad the Alpine car was this season – but statistics have in fact shown that gas had obtained higher results.
After his ax, Doohan published a statement declaring that he was disappointed, but aims to “continue to hunt personal objectives”.
The legend of the Australian motorcycle Mick Doohan jumped into the defense of his son Jack after his dismissal of the F1 Alpine team this week (they are illustrated, together)
The world motorcycle champion GP in Quintuple has published an Instagram story where a graph (photo) compared the results of his boy to French Pierre Gasly Gasly
The Argentinian pilot Franco Colapinto (photo) will take the seat of Doohan in Alpine for the next five F1 races
“I am very proud to have reached my ambition for life to be a professional Formula 1 pilot and I will always be grateful to the team to have helped me realize this dream,” he said.
“Obviously, this last chapter is difficult to take for me because, as a professional pilot, of course I want to run.
“We have long -term goals as a team to be achieved and I will continue to give my maximum efforts in any way possible to help.
“For the moment, I’m going to keep my head down, continue working hard, look at the next five races and continue to pursue my own personal goals.”
The F1 season continues at the Emilia Romagne Grand Prix in Italy on May 18 at 11 p.m. Aest.
