• Alpine driver crashes out on first lap in local Formula One GP
• 22-year-old among three drivers to make early exit in wet conditions

Alpine rookie Jack Doohan has pledged to return for “many more” Melbourne Grand Prix despite crashing on the first lap of his debut race in Australia.

The 22-year-old was one of three drivers to fall foul of the wet surface in the early stages after a day of heavy rain, marking a disappointing end to a weekend where he showed promise in qualifying 14th.