Jack Doohan Reveals Death Threats at 2024 Miami GP

Jack Doohan, the Australian Formula 1 driver, disclosed receiving graphic death threats that necessitated armed security during his final race with Alpine at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. The threats, which arrived via email in the days leading up to the May event, warned that his limbs would be severed if he continued to drive for the team, amid speculation about his replacement by reserve driver Franco Colapinto.

Doohan shared the details in Netflix's upcoming eighth season of Drive to Survive, set for release this week. He described the ordeal during the race weekend, stating, "I got serious death threats for this grand prix, saying they're going to kill me here if I'm not out of the car." The abuse stemmed largely from online harassment by supporters of Colapinto, the Argentine driver backed by Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore, following Colapinto's addition to the team's program over the winter.

Prior to the Miami weekend, rumors intensified after a sponsor's hot-mic comment suggested Colapinto would race at the subsequent Imola Grand Prix. Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes publicly denied it would be Doohan's last outing, but the pressure mounted. Doohan, who had debuted for...