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Former Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan has been dealt a major career blow after missing out on a drive in the Japanese Super Formula championship.
Former Alpine Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan experienced a setback in his career by missing out on a drive in the Japanese Super Formula championship.
Doohan was dropped from the Enstone-based team post the Miami Grand Prix, where he initially started alongside Pierre Gasly.
Speculations surrounded Doohan’s replacement by reserve driver Franco Colapinto, who eventually took over his seat from the Imola race onwards.
Despite a pre-season test with Realize Kondo Racing, marked by multiple crashes, Doohan lost the drive to Ukyo Sasahara, losing significant opportunities for 2026.
Aside from Williams reservist Luke Browning, Doohan’s erstwhile competitors in the championship include Zak O’Sullivan, Sacha Fenestraz, Kamui Kobayashi, and Kalle Rovanpera transitioning from rallying to single-seater racing.
