Gold Coast motor racing driver Jack Doohan has been handed a Formula One lifeline, signing on with a new team following his split from Alpine.
Doohan has been snapped up by Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 F1 season.
He’ll be a back-up for full-time drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon.
Doohan says Haas is the ideal place for him to continue his Formula One career.
“I would like to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to grow and take on the great challenge of 2026 together,” Doohan said.
“I’m eager to begin working with the team and collaborating on a successful season.”
The 23-year-old’s future in the sport was up in the air following his departure from Alpine.
Doohan made his F1 debut for the French outfit in 2025, but only managed seven races before being replaced by Franco Colapinto and demoted to reserve driver.
Doohan was under contract with Alpine for this year but they mutually agreed to part ways last month.
He was expected to race in Japan’s Super Formula Championship but will join Haas ahead of the season opener in Melbourne next month.
“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,” Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu said.
