Australian Jack Doohan has secured a job as reserve driver at Haas after being launched by the Alpine crew.
The 23-year-old, the son of five-time MotoGP champion Mick Doohan, competed in six grands prix for Alpine final yr earlier than being changed by Argentine Franco Colapinto.
Doohan joins Ryo Hirakawa as considered one of two reserve drivers at Haas. The Japanese has connections with technical companion Toyota, which has elevated its position to change into title sponsor this yr.
Haas’ primary drivers are Briton Oliver Bearman and Frenchman Esteban Ocon.
Doohan described Haas as “the perfect place to proceed my F1 profession,” which he hopes to revive.
Haas crew principal Ayao Komatsu mentioned: “The dedication required to stay sharp and ready to race whereas attending to understand how the crew works and so forth, it is difficult for any driver – particularly one who’s clearly nonetheless very eager to race once more at this stage.”
Doohan completed third within the Formulation 2 feeder sequence in 2023 earlier than changing into Alpine’s reserve.
