After five races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the performance of the rookie drivers is starting to generate deeper analysis. Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar have replied with solid performances, Ollie Bearman shows some ups and downs, meanwhile both Gabriel Bortoleto and Jack Doohan have yet to establish themselves in the category.
In the case of the Australian driver, the situation appears to be the most delicate. He hasn't scored points with Alpine yet, and he is far from Pierre Gasly's performance both in qualifying and in the race, and he also was involved in two major accidents. As if that weren't enough, Franco Colapinto and the rest of the reserve drivers appear on the horizon as possible replacements.
The pressure increased in recent days with the statements from Gunther Steiner, former Haas team principal, who issued a direct warning about Doohan's future in the category. "If Jack (Doohan) doesn't improve there's a great chance that, mid-season, they'll go and tell him 'Hey, it's not working'," the manager pointed out.
