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Jack Doohan has revealed his determination to return to Formula 1, as the Australian prepares for his first experience of sportscar racing.
Jack Doohan is determined to return to Formula 1 and is preparing for his first sportscar racing experience after being released by Alpine at the end of the 2025 season.
Despite a brief F1 stint, Doohan’s career faced uncertainty following multiple crashes in a Super Formula test, but he found a career reprieve as the reserve driver for Haas and confirmed to race in the European Le Mans Series with Nielsen Racing in the LMP2 category.
Excited for his debut, Doohan expressed confidence in his preparation, acknowledging nerves associated with excitement and new challenges, such as live driver changes and transitioning from F1 and F2.
Having not raced for almost a year and lacking car time, Doohan emphasizes the importance of getting race fit and building consistency through his sportscar racing venture.
Balancing his Haas role and LMP2 drive, Doohan sees a strong opportunity to re-enter Formula 1 while not ruling out a successful career in sports cars, showcasing a renewed sense of confidence and determination in his racing future.
