Overview
- Japanese outlet AutoSport Web, cited by multiple publications, reports Doohan is exploring racing opportunities in Japan.
- Super Formula is named as a leading option as he looks outside the immediate Formula 1 ladder to remain competitive.
- Alpine’s promotion of Franco Colapinto has effectively ended Doohan’s pathway to a 2026 race seat with the team.
- A Colapinto–Pierre Gasly driver pairing for 2026 is described as imminent in the coverage, leaving scant European vacancies.
- Doohan had been Alpine’s reserve and test driver, and some reports say Colapinto’s rapid adaptation and commercial backing influenced the team’s choice.