Overview
- The Australian's accident during the Suzuka post‑season session triggered a red flag, with event reports indicating no serious injuries after precautionary checks.
- Doohan was a late call‑up for Kondo Racing's test program and is linked by multiple outlets to a likely Toyota‑backed Super Formula seat with Luke Browning, though no formal announcement has been made.
- He did not attend post‑session media duties, with organizers citing personal reasons and reports noting existing Alpine contractual obligations.
- Coverage notes his career pivot follows being replaced by Franco Colapinto after six 2025 F1 races, as Alpine has since confirmed Colapinto and Pierre Gasly as its 2026 lineup with Paul Aron as reserve.
- A later report from Los Andes says Doohan had a second, lower‑speed incident the next day at Suzuka's Degner 2 during continued testing.