Doohan Crashes 3 Times in Super Formula Test Debut

Jack Doohan experienced a challenging debut in Super Formula testing, crashing three times at the same corner during a three-day post-season session at Suzuka Circuit in Japan this week.

The 22-year-old Australian, who drove for the Toyota-powered Kondo Racing team, struck the barriers at the Degner 2 right-hander on each day of the test. All incidents involved relatively low-speed impacts, though they limited his track time and prevented meaningful long-run evaluations. Doohan's third crash happened during the morning session on the final day, when track conditions were optimal. The team repaired the damaged Dallara-Toyota car in time for him to return for the last 30 minutes of the afternoon rookie-only session.

Kondo Racing factory manager Nobuaki Adachi defended Doohan afterward, emphasizing the driver's potential despite the setbacks. "Both Luke Browning and Jack performed very well," Adachi said. "It just so happened that Jack had a series of crashes, but he is a driver with a lot of potential. Suzuka at this time of year is very difficult, and I think he'll be able to make the necessary adjustments to ensure it doesn't happen again next time." Adachi noted the team's...