Overview
- Haas confirmed on February 3 that Jack Doohan will serve as an official reserve driver for the 2026 season.
- Doohan will share reserve duties with Ryō Hirakawa behind confirmed race drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman.
- The 23-year-old lost his Alpine race seat after six grands prix in 2025, with Franco Colapinto taking over from the Emilia Romagna round.
- A prospective move to Japan fell through after three crashes in December Super Formula testing with Kondo Racing, a Toyota-linked team.
- Haas has not specified whether Doohan will receive FP1 outings in 2026, with his work expected to center on readiness and simulator support.