Overview
- Haas confirmed Doohan as one of two reserve drivers alongside Ryo Hirakawa to support race duo Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon.
- Alpine and Doohan formally parted ways in January after he lost his race seat mid-2025 to Franco Colapinto.
- A Super Formula switch fell through when Kondo Racing selected Ukyo Sasahara and Luke Browning, with reports citing a difficult Suzuka test and late negotiation and budget factors.
- Team principal Ayao Komatsu welcomed Doohan, highlighting his experience and the team’s expanded Toyota-linked testing and simulator resources.
- Doohan is ineligible for young-driver practice sessions due to his seven grand prix starts, while Hirakawa remains eligible to cover those outings.