JACK Doohan is set to become the Haas reserve driver for the 2026 season following his release from Alpine.
Doohan became a free agent for the season after he was released by Alpine in January, he started last season in one of their seats but was swapped out in favour of Franco Colapinto after just six rounds.
The 22-year-old will join Ryo Hirakawa in backing up Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon at the American owned team.
The son of five time MotoGP world champion Mick Doohan, was Alpine reserve driver for 2023 and 2024, with him being reverted to the role during last season.
“I’m thrilled to be joining TGR Haas F1 Team, it’s the ideal place to continue my Formula 1 Career,” said Doohan. “I’m eager to begin working with the team and collaborating on a successful season’’ the Australian added.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu said: “I’m personally very excited to have Jack join us on the team given the strength of his racing resume.”
Haas came 8th in last seasons constructors championship their highest finish to date, the team has ensured that both reserve drivers will have adequate driving time. “TGR Haas F1 Team will now hold two drivers in the reserve role with Doohan joining alongside Japan’s Ryō Hirakawa – the 31-year-old embedded in the team since April 2025 and with several TPC tests and FP1 sessions to his credit already while fulfilling full-time sports car duties for TGR in the FIA World Endurance Championship.”
Haas are continuing to work on their 2026 challenger for the next two weeks before heading off to Bahrain for the test which begins on 11th of February.
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