Jack Doohan Joins Haas as 2026 F1 Reserve Driver

Australian driver Jack Doohan has secured a reserve driver role with the Haas Formula 1 team for the 2026 season, providing a pathway back into the sport just months after parting ways with Alpine. The 23-year-old, son of five-time 500cc motorcycle world champion Mick Doohan, joins alongside Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa, bolstering the American team's depth ahead of the new regulatory era.

Doohan's move comes after a turbulent period in his career. He made his Formula 1 debut at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, replacing Esteban Ocon at Alpine, and returned for six races in 2025. During that stint, he struggled to score points and faced crashes, leading to his replacement by Franco Colapinto midway through the season. Alpine confirmed the mutual parting in January 2026, ending his association with the French team where he had previously served as a reserve for two years.

With no immediate racing seat available, Doohan tested with Kondo Racing in Japan's Super Formula championship in December 2025 at Suzuka. The three-day outing proved challenging, as he crashed three times at the Degner 2 corner, limiting his track time. Negotiations subsequently broke down due to disagreements...