Overview
- Doohan went off again at Suzuka’s Degner section on day two of post‑season testing, prompting a red flag before returning to log a 1:39.112 that placed him 21st, according to track reports.
- He had crashed heavily the previous day and was taken by ambulance for precautionary checks, with no serious injuries reported as the session was stopped under red flags.
- The Australian is testing with Kondo Racing as part of a move toward Super Formula, with widespread reports linking the program to Toyota, though no formal announcement has been made.
- Alpine has confirmed Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto as its 2026 Formula 1 race drivers after replacing Doohan mid‑season in 2025.
- Coverage in Japan and Argentina says Super Formula is intended as a reset for Doohan, with reports he is targeting a Haas reserve and simulator role for 2026, and he set his Instagram profile photo to black after online criticism of the crashes.