F1 driver surrounded by armed men after death threats in worrying incident
A Formula 1 driver has opened up on the ordeal of being surrounded by armed men after receiving multiple death threats.
On Friday, the new series of Netflix's popular F1 show, Drive To Survive, will be released to the public.
Ahead of the drop, some publishers were given a sneak preview of what is in store for the new series.
It is expected that topics such as Christian Horner's sacking, the title fight and the McLaren rivalry will be laid bare.
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In one episode, it has been claimed that 2025 rookie, Jack Doohan, will speak about his ordeal of receiving death threats.
Doohan, 23, started 2025 with Alpine, driving alongside Frenchman Pierre Gasly.
However, following a string of disappointing results, Doohan was replaced by Franco Colapinto on the back of the Miami Grand Prix.
In the episode titled 'Strictly Business', Doohan revealed that he received multiple death threats ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
As reported by The Times, he said: "I got serious death threats for this [Miami] Grand Prix, saying they’re going to kill me here, if I’m not out of the car.
"I had six or seven emails saying if I am still in the car by Miami, all my limbs will be cut off."
The Australian then stated that he had to call for a police escort after being surrounded by armed men.
Doohan added: "Wednesday, I was there with my f***ing girlfriend and my trainer, and I’ve got three armed men around me — I had to call my police escort to come and get it under control.
"I wasn’t able to enjoy being a Formula 1 driver, something I dreamt of for so long. So yeah, it’s pretty s**t."
Having spent the rest of the 2025 season as Alpine's reserve driver, Doohan left the team at the end of the campaign.
In turn, the 23-year-old move to Haas and will become their reserve driver for 2026.
Speaking about the move, Doohan said: “I’m thrilled to be joining TGR Haas F1 Team, it’s the ideal place to continue my Formula 1 career."
"I would like to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to grow and take on the great challenge of 2026 together."
Doohan added: "I’m eager to begin working with the team and collaborating on a successful season.’'
Topics: Formula 1
Marcus Chan