Replaced by Colapinto, Doohan could leave Alpine for a move to Haas | OneFootball

Jack Doohan's continuity in Formula 1 could take an unexpected turn. With few certainties about his future at Alpine, he is in talks to join Haas as a reserve driver for 2026, according to the specialized media Crash.

The situation of the Australian, eyed sideways since Franco Colapinto arrived in the preseason from Williams, was paralyzed after being replaced by the Argentine after the first five GPs of the year, where he showed a poor performance.

In contrast, despite the poor performance of the car, the Argentine managed to stand out, for example surpassing his teammate Pierre Gasly in four of the last five qualifications. Although he has not managed to score points, he seems to be getting closer and closer to being confirmed for 2026.

Colapinto's internal competition now is with the Estonian Paul Aron, the tester, who left a good impression in the tests and free training sessions he had, which even put him above in the consideration of Doohan himself.

Journalist Chris Medland reported that Mick Doohan, Jack's father, was seen with Ayao Komatsu, Haas's boss, in the paddock last weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix. There they would have negotiated a possible pass as a reserve driver that would include an opportunity in the Japanese Super Formula with Toyota.

"He wants to be on track, he hasn't raced since Miami, and he's looking for options that allow him to keep moving," Medland explained on the Pit Pass F1 podcast. He also pointed out that Haas does not have a solid alternative as a third driver, considering that Ollie Bearman is on the verge of a sanction for accumulation of penalties.

Although Ryō Hirakawa is listed as the current reserve, his experience is centered on the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Therefore, the incorporation of Doohan could strengthen Haas's structure in the face of any contingency, while the driver's environment sees a return to the starting line at Alpine very far away.

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