Doohan announces transition to ELMS following Super Formula disappointment.
"I’m truly looking forward to returning to racing in 2026."
Jack Doohan will participate in the European Le Mans Series in 2026 after his anticipated Super Formula initiative did not come to fruition. The Haas reserve driver, who lost his Alpine Formula 1 seat in early 2025, had aimed to revive his career in Japan. However, a challenging pre-season marked by crashes and a lack of speed disrupted that plan, even though Toyota downplayed those concerns. Instead, the Australian will race in the ELMS with Nielsen Racing, handling an LMP2 Oreca alongside Ed Pearson and Roy Nissany. The season kicks off on April 12 with the 4 Hours of Barcelona at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. "I’m really excited to be back racing in 2026 and to be joining Nielsen Racing for my first season in LMP2," Doohan stated. "It’s a new challenge with much to learn, but I’m confident we’ll adapt quickly with such a strong team supporting me." Doohan will balance this program with his reserve responsibilities at Haas, where he shares duties with Ryo Hirakawa.
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