Former Alpine driver Doohan joins Haas as reserve for 2026 F1 campaign

Haas have signed former Alpine racer Jack Doohan as one of their reserve drivers for the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 campaign.

Doohan, son of five-time 500cc motorcycling World Champion Mick, was Alpine reserve in 2023 and 2024 before getting a seven-race stint as a race driver – beginning with the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the opening six races of 2025.

The Australian subsequently reverted to the reserve role for the remainder of last year's campaign, having been replaced by Franco Colapinto, before parting ways with the Enstone-based team last month.

Ahead of the start of official pre-season testing in Bahrain next week, Haas announced Doohan would join Japanese racer Ryo Hirakawa as the American team's reserve drivers.

"I’m thrilled to be joining TGR Haas F1 Team,” said Doohan. “It’s the ideal place to continue my Formula 1 career.

"I would like to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to grow and take on the great challenge of 2026 together. I’m eager to begin working with the team and collaborating on a successful season."

Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu added: "I’m personally very excited to have Jack join us on the team given the strength of his racing resume and of course his experience in being a reserve driver in Formula 1.

“The dedication required to remain sharp and prepared to race while getting to know how the team works and so on, it’s challenging for any driver – especially one who’s obviously still very keen to race again at this level.

"I’ve enjoyed getting to know Jack and we’re looking forward to welcoming him into the team and benefiting from his contributions.”

Haas, like their rivals, are continuing to work on their 2026 challenger before heading to the desert for the first of two three-day tests in Bahrain, the first of which begins on February 11.