A New Chapter for Jack Doohan: Saying Goodbye to Alpine and Embracing the Future
In a move that has left fans intrigued, Jack Doohan has bid farewell to Alpine with a cryptic social media post. But here's where it gets intriguing: a potential lifeline for Doohan's F1 career has emerged, and it's all tied to the upcoming 2026 season.
PlanetF1.com exclusively revealed that Doohan is in the running to become Haas's reserve driver for the 2026 F1 campaign. This news comes after Doohan's brief stint with Alpine, where he made his F1 debut in the 2024 season finale and contested the first six races of the 2025 season.
However, Doohan's time with Alpine came to an abrupt end when he was replaced by Franco Colapinto after failing to score any points. The mid-season change saw Doohan revert to his previous role as a reserve driver, but this time, he's set to don the Haas colors.
And this is the part most people miss: Doohan's potential move to Haas is closely linked to his plans for the Japan-based Super Formula series. With support from Toyota, Doohan's Super Formula journey opens doors to a reserve role with Haas, thanks to the Japanese manufacturer's ties to the F1 team.
Toyota, once a prominent player in F1, returned to the sport in 2024 as Haas's technical partner. Earlier this month, Haas announced an expansion of this relationship for the 2026 season, with the team set to compete as TGR (Toyota Gazoo Racing) Haas F1 Team.
Doohan's social media post, which featured him embracing Alpine team members and showcasing his signed contract, seems to be a heartfelt goodbye. The post, with no caption, was nearing 100,000 likes on Instagram, indicating the support and interest Doohan's career shift has generated.
But here's the controversial bit: Doohan's recent foray into Super Formula hasn't been without its challenges. He crashed three times during the post-season test at Suzuka, the home of the Japanese Grand Prix. PlanetF1.com's analysis suggested that setup experimentation might have contributed to Doohan's near-identical accidents.
So, what's next for Jack Doohan? Will he successfully combine his Super Formula activities with his role as Haas F1 reserve? And how will his past experiences shape his future in the sport?
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