Alpine acknowledges missteps regarding Jack Doohan's future

Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes acknowledged that the team has contributed to speculation about Jack Doohan's future after his crash at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite a strong performance in practice and qualifying, Doohan's race ended early due to wet conditions. Oakes admitted that the team has not supported Doohan as well as they could have, stating they have caused "a lot of the noise" around his position. He emphasized the importance of team performance but expressed sympathy for Doohan's situation. Oakes praised Doohan's resilience and noted that he is handling the pressure well. He plans to provide encouragement to Doohan as they prepare for the next race, highlighting the positive dynamic between Doohan and teammate Pierre Gasly.