Jack Doohan's High-Speed Crash Halts Japanese GP Practice

Australian F1 rookie Jack Doohan was involved in a serious crash during the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, losing control of his car at speeds over 250 km/h and smashing into the tyre barriers. Despite the high-impact collision that destroyed his vehicle, Doohan confirmed over the radio that he was okay, though he was seen walking away slowly and will undergo precautionary medical checks. Analysts and commentators, including former F1 driver Anthony Davidson, suggested that the incident was not due to driver error, with speculation that the car may have bottomed out as he approached the corner. The crash led to a lengthy red flag period as officials cleared the wreckage and repaired the barriers. This incident comes at a challenging time for Doohan, who is under pressure to secure his position in the Alpine team amid competition from reserve driver Franco Colapinto. The practice session was further disrupted by a trackside fire, necessitating additional red flags during the event.