Attentive Colapinto: Jack Doohan is negotiating his move to Haas after losing ground at Alpine

Jack Doohan's future in Formula 1 is at a decisive moment. With his continuity at Alpine practically stalled, the Australian driver is considering joining Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 season, according to the specialized portal Crash.

The situation of the son of the legendary Mick Doohan became complicated at the beginning of this year, when he was replaced by the Argentine Franco Colapinto after the first five races of the championship. His inconsistent performance at the start ended up opening the door for the young Williams driver, who quickly seized the opportunity.

Colapinto, despite the limitations of the single-seater, managed to stand out by outqualifying his teammate Pierre Gasly in four of the last five rounds. Although he hasn't scored points yet, his performances convinced the team and positioned him as a strong candidate to continue in 2026.

Meanwhile, Doohan was left behind even within his own team. The Estonian Paul Aron, Alpine's tester, made a good impression in his free practice participations and earned a place in the engineers' consideration.

In this context, journalist Chris Medland reported that Mick Doohan was seen in the paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix alongside Ayao Komatsu, Haas's team principal. There, they reportedly held talks about a possible agreement that would include a reserve role and the possibility of competing in the Japanese Super Formula with Toyota.

"He wants to be on track, he hasn't raced since Miami, and he's looking for options that will allow him to stay active," Medland explained on the Pit Pass F1 podcast. Haas, meanwhile, doesn't have a solid alternative as a third driver, since Oliver Bearman could be suspended due to an accumulation of penalties and Ryō Hirakawa, former Alpine and current reserve, is focused on the World Endurance Championship.

With few chances of regaining his seat at the French team, the Haas option appears to be the best way for Doohan to maintain a presence in the world of Formula 1 and redirect a career that seemed destined for more.