Jack Doohan sends message to Haas after 'incredible' F1 test comeback

Jack Doohan returned to a Formula 1 cockpit this week, testing Haas's 2026 VF-25 at Jerez in a TPC session. It was his first F1 outing since the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with Alpine, sharing driving duties with Ryo Hirakawa and Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi.

Why it matters:

Haas is still deciding Esteban Ocon's teammate for 2027, and Doohan's performance could factor into Ayao Komatsu's choice. With Ferrari junior Rafael Camara emerging as a leading candidate after a strong Portimao test, Doohan needs to impress.

The details:

• Doohan's test was part of Haas's evaluation for the open seat.
• Camara is the frontrunner if Ocon is dropped, with Ferrari eager to place him.
• Komatsu said performance is the primary criterion: "If two drivers have equal performance, affiliations or packages matter."
• Doohan posted on social media: "Incredible feeling to be back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car, massive thank you to the whole Haas F1 team."

What's next:

Komatsu said a decision won't come next week, and the team has many interested drivers. Doohan's Jerez outing keeps him in the mix, but the final call will likely come down to pure lap time.