Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon at this weekend's Abu Dhabi GP, so that the 28-year-old can test for new team Haas next week

Pierre Gasly has spoken about the sudden departure of his Alpine teammate Esteban Ocon, who contested his final race in Qatar.

As per Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz, he explained that Ocon and Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore “struck a deal”, leading to the Frenchman’s premature exit. The “deal” should mean Ocon gets to drive for Haas on Tuesday in the post-race Abu Dhabi test.

Esteban Ocon, previously with Alpine, has been released to join Haas, leading to Jack Doohan's debut in Abu Dhabi. Ocon struggled this season and will now partner with Ollie Bearman at Haas. Doohan, a former reserve driver for Alpine and son of racing legend Mick Doohan,

Jack Doohan is to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine for the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

F1 team Alpine confirmed Monday that Esteban Ocon has been released ahead of the final Grand Prix of the season and that Jack Doohan will make his debut in Abu Dhabi. The team said in a statement that the lineup change will allow Ocon to take part in post-season tests with his new team Haas.

Australian Jack Doohan, son of motorcycle great Mick, will make his Formula One debut for Alpine in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after departing Esteban Ocon was released early, the Renault-owned team said on Monday.

Esteban Ocon is being replaced by Jack Doohan for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he prepares to depart the Alpine Formula 1 team ahead of the season’s end.