Jack Doohan’s racing plans for 2026 revealed as Haas reserve secures endurance deal

Haas reserve driver Jack Doohan has confirmed his racing plans for 2026, with the Australian as a result of tackle the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) endurance competitors.

Doohanwho misplaced his Alpine F1 seat in early 2025 and joined haas a few months in the past, will symbolize Nielsen Racing of their #24 LMP2 Oreca machine, becoming a member of Briton Ed Pearson and Israeli Roy Nissany.

His deal is available in time for the beginning of the 2026 ELMS season, with the 4 Hours of Barcelona opener – on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – as a result of happen on April 12.

“I’m really excited to be back racing in 2026 and to be joining Nielsen Racing for my first season in LMP2,” stated Doohan. “It’s a brand new problem with lots to be taught, however I’m assured we’ll stand up to hurry shortly with such a robust group round me.

“With Roy Nissany and Ed Pearson, we’ve an amazing mixture of expertise and starvation, and I’m wanting ahead to constructing sturdy chemistry and pushing for outcomes.

“The Oreca 07 is a fantastic car and a very different challenge, and I can’t wait to get started in the European Le Mans Series.”

Haas have two reserve drivers on their books for 2026, with Doohan conducting duties alongside Japanese endurance star Ryo Hirakawa.

Given that Hirakawa will race within the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship on alternating weekends to the ELMS, Haas will at all times have a back-up driver obtainable.