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Jack Doohan Says Death Threats Forced Armed Security at 2025 Miami GP, New Netflix Series Reveals

The disclosure in Drive to Survive prompted F1 and Alpine to affirm they knew of the threats and increased protection.

Overview

  • In the Netflix series, Doohan recounts emails warning he would be killed if he raced in Miami and threatening to cut off his limbs.
  • He says he moved around the Miami weekend with armed guards and called for a police escort to control the situation.
  • Alpine replaced Doohan with Franco Colapinto days after the Miami race, and Doohan left the team in January 2026.
  • Formula 1 condemned abusive behavior and said offenders will be reported to authorities and platforms, and Alpine says it coordinated enhanced security with organizers.
  • Doohan says the abuse ruined his enjoyment of being an F1 driver and he has since joined Haas as a 2026 reserve; the episode also features Flavio Briatore saying he “still enjoys” firing people.