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Jack Doohan is looking for a new challenge after Alpine looks set to announce Franco Colapinto as staying on for 2026.
Jack Doohan may be moving to Japanese Super Formula as Alpine appears likely to keep Franco Colapinto for 2026. RacingNews365 revealed this week that Colapinto is expected to join Pierre Gasly at Alpine next season, leaving Doohan out of the picture. Colapinto’s official announcement as an Alpine driver for 2026 is expected this weekend in Brazil, effectively ending Doohan’s time with the team. Doohan has been rumored to be considering a move to Super Formula in Japan, potentially connecting with Toyota, although only a preliminary interest in a deal has been reported. Alpine is undergoing significant changes in 2026, transitioning to a customer Mercedes engine supply and appointing Steve Nielsen as the new team principal. The team is currently at the bottom of the 2025 constructors’ standings with solely 20 points obtained by Gasly, while Colapinto and Doohan have yet to score.
