George Russell’s convincing victory in Singapore strengthened his bargaining position with Mercedes over a new contract. After the race, team principal Toto Wolff gave another comment on the negotiations.
"If you talk about the contract, good things take time," Toto Wolff said on German Sky Sport. "Details matter, not the big issues. We'll make a statement fairly soon.
George has been simply superb this year. I haven't seen any mistakes from him. There were weekends after which he said he could have achieved more, but he didn't race very well. But those moments happen to any driver.
You saw that when everything comes together — the car is perfect and the driver is in control — it leads to dominance. That's exactly what we saw in Singapore."
"If you talk about the contract, good things take time," Toto Wolff said on German Sky Sport. "Details matter, not the big issues. We'll make a statement fairly soon.
George has been simply superb this year. I haven't seen any mistakes from him. There were weekends after which he said he could have achieved more, but he didn't race very well. But those moments happen to any driver.
You saw that when everything comes together — the car is perfect and the driver is in control — it leads to dominance. That's exactly what we saw in Singapore."
In the Passa dal BSMT podcast, Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali once again spoke about historic and modern circuits…
Stefano Domenicali: "Of course, if a Grand Prix has historical value, that's a plus, but historical status alone is not enough.
Many younger fans don't care whether the race takes place in Monaco or on a new circuit in Las Vegas. History must be backed up by investments in infrastructure and in the future. Tickets aren't cheap, and fans should be satisfied on every level.
Formula 1 is not just a sport, it's a world-class entertainment event, but we must pay much closer attention to what is happening around us, in line with broader trends."
Stefano Domenicali: "Of course, if a Grand Prix has historical value, that's a plus, but historical status alone is not enough.
Many younger fans don't care whether the race takes place in Monaco or on a new circuit in Las Vegas. History must be backed up by investments in infrastructure and in the future. Tickets aren't cheap, and fans should be satisfied on every level.
Formula 1 is not just a sport, it's a world-class entertainment event, but we must pay much closer attention to what is happening around us, in line with broader trends."
Emergency meeting called as Ferrari executives step in.
Elkann y Vigna están previstos en Maranello
Las tensiones internas en Ferrari parecen estar aumentando, con informes de una acalorada discusión entre el jefe del equipo, Frederic Vasseur, y un ingeniero senior tras la clasificación en Singapur. Según Corriere dello Sport, fuentes en Maranello indican que el intercambio involucró a Matteo Togninalli, el respetado jefe de ingeniería en pista de Ferrari. Se dice que el enfrentamiento refleja la creciente frustración dentro del equipo por la falta de progreso con el SF-25.
Varios ingenieros han mostrado descontento con las críticas públicas de Charles Leclerc hacia el coche, después de que el monegasco afirmara: "Mercedes ha avanzado considerablemente, al igual que Red Bull hace unas carreras, pero nosotros no".
Elkann y Vigna están previstos en Maranello
Las tensiones internas en Ferrari parecen estar aumentando, con informes de una acalorada discusión entre el jefe del equipo, Frederic Vasseur, y un ingeniero senior tras la clasificación en Singapur. Según Corriere dello Sport, fuentes en Maranello indican que el intercambio involucró a Matteo Togninalli, el respetado jefe de ingeniería en pista de Ferrari. Se dice que el enfrentamiento refleja la creciente frustración dentro del equipo por la falta de progreso con el SF-25.
Varios ingenieros han mostrado descontento con las críticas públicas de Charles Leclerc hacia el coche, después de que el monegasco afirmara: "Mercedes ha avanzado considerablemente, al igual que Red Bull hace unas carreras, pero nosotros no".
Mekies plays down his contribution to Red Bull's comeback.
"It signifies that we have the finest team we could ever desire."
Laurent Mekies asserts that he is not the key person behind Red Bull’s remarkable turnaround since taking over from the dismissed Christian Horner. The French engineer, who was promoted from sister team Racing Bulls earlier this year, has been largely acknowledged - by both Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko - for transforming Red Bull’s structure and igniting its resurgence in the latter part of the season. However, Mekies downplayed the recognition when asked about his contributions. "It’s still zero," he chuckled. "And I'm saying that quite seriously. The progress made in Monza was a result of the collective effort of everyone analyzing the car’s limitations race after race.
"It signifies that we have the finest team we could ever desire."
Laurent Mekies asserts that he is not the key person behind Red Bull’s remarkable turnaround since taking over from the dismissed Christian Horner. The French engineer, who was promoted from sister team Racing Bulls earlier this year, has been largely acknowledged - by both Max Verstappen and Dr Helmut Marko - for transforming Red Bull’s structure and igniting its resurgence in the latter part of the season. However, Mekies downplayed the recognition when asked about his contributions. "It’s still zero," he chuckled. "And I'm saying that quite seriously. The progress made in Monza was a result of the collective effort of everyone analyzing the car’s limitations race after race.
Leclerc's manager anticipates a 'very competitive' driver market in 2027.
"We hope that next year Ferrari will have a very competitive car."
Charles Leclerc’s manager, Nicolas Todt, believes that the 2027 Formula 1 driver market will be "very competitive," especially with increasing speculation around Oscar Piastri’s future and Ferrari's next steps. Leclerc has publicly shown his loyalty to Ferrari, despite feeling frustrated with the team’s recent challenges. Todt suggested that once new regulations come into play, all top drivers, including his client, will reevaluate their choices.
"A lot of drivers are waiting to see how well each team has adapted and the quality of their car before deciding if they want to stay with their team or move to another team that's performing better," Todt stated to The Straits Times in Singapore.
"We hope that next year Ferrari will have a very competitive car."
Charles Leclerc’s manager, Nicolas Todt, believes that the 2027 Formula 1 driver market will be "very competitive," especially with increasing speculation around Oscar Piastri’s future and Ferrari's next steps. Leclerc has publicly shown his loyalty to Ferrari, despite feeling frustrated with the team’s recent challenges. Todt suggested that once new regulations come into play, all top drivers, including his client, will reevaluate their choices.
"A lot of drivers are waiting to see how well each team has adapted and the quality of their car before deciding if they want to stay with their team or move to another team that's performing better," Todt stated to The Straits Times in Singapore.
Stroll closes the door on a return for Horner in F1 - report.
"There are no plans at all for Christian"
Christian Horner's attempts to secure a new position in Formula 1 seem to have come to a standstill, as Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has reportedly dismissed any prospects for the former Red Bull leader's involvement. According to the Japanese publication AS-Web, Horner, who departed Red Bull earlier this year amid ongoing challenges, had been in discussions with Stroll about either taking over team leadership from Andy Cowell or investing in the Silverstone team. Cowell noted that those discussions did not progress.
"The subject was raised in the media session yesterday," Cowell mentioned in Singapore. "I spoke with Lawrence this morning to see what he knows. It seems Christian has reached out to nearly every team owner by now, so you can direct that question to them.
"There are no plans at all for Christian"
Christian Horner's attempts to secure a new position in Formula 1 seem to have come to a standstill, as Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has reportedly dismissed any prospects for the former Red Bull leader's involvement. According to the Japanese publication AS-Web, Horner, who departed Red Bull earlier this year amid ongoing challenges, had been in discussions with Stroll about either taking over team leadership from Andy Cowell or investing in the Silverstone team. Cowell noted that those discussions did not progress.
"The subject was raised in the media session yesterday," Cowell mentioned in Singapore. "I spoke with Lawrence this morning to see what he knows. It seems Christian has reached out to nearly every team owner by now, so you can direct that question to them.
Hamilton: The car is not up to the rivals' level.
Ferrari remains the only team among the top four that has not won a single Grand Prix this season. Lewis Hamilton believes one of the main problems is falling behind rivals in qualifying…
Lewis Hamilton: “Our guys try so hard every weekend, from catering to marketing, from the mechanics to the engineers – at every stage they really give their all. But our car simply doesn’t match the level of the rivals, especially considering they’ve developed theirs several times. We can’t compete with them. We are forced to walk a fine line, trying to get as close to them as possible.
We could have achieved more in Singapore, but in qualifying we haven’t been able to fully exploit the car’s potential. We could have started third and fourth this weekend if we had, for example, made fuller use of the tyres’ potential and, say, hadn’t been queuing at the end of the pit lane.
Ferrari remains the only team among the top four that has not won a single Grand Prix this season. Lewis Hamilton believes one of the main problems is falling behind rivals in qualifying…
Lewis Hamilton: “Our guys try so hard every weekend, from catering to marketing, from the mechanics to the engineers – at every stage they really give their all. But our car simply doesn’t match the level of the rivals, especially considering they’ve developed theirs several times. We can’t compete with them. We are forced to walk a fine line, trying to get as close to them as possible.
We could have achieved more in Singapore, but in qualifying we haven’t been able to fully exploit the car’s potential. We could have started third and fourth this weekend if we had, for example, made fuller use of the tyres’ potential and, say, hadn’t been queuing at the end of the pit lane.
Porsche is leaving the Hypercar class in the FIA WEC.
Porsche has decided to end its racing program in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the 2025 season.
This year three Porsche 963 Hypercars are competing in the FIA WEC — two run by Penske and one by Proton Competition. In the constructors' championship the German manufacturer sits second with one round remaining, trailing Ferrari by 38 points.
Nevertheless, Porsche has decided to wind down its WEC program; however, the 963 Hypercar will continue to compete in the IMSA series. In addition, the company will continue to race in Formula E.
Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport: “We see motorsport as a platform for developing future technologies and demonstrating the potential of our sports cars.
Porsche has decided to end its racing program in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the 2025 season.
This year three Porsche 963 Hypercars are competing in the FIA WEC — two run by Penske and one by Proton Competition. In the constructors' championship the German manufacturer sits second with one round remaining, trailing Ferrari by 38 points.
Nevertheless, Porsche has decided to wind down its WEC program; however, the 963 Hypercar will continue to compete in the IMSA series. In addition, the company will continue to race in Formula E.
Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President of Porsche Motorsport: “We see motorsport as a platform for developing future technologies and demonstrating the potential of our sports cars.
Zak Brown got into a spat with Palou's lawyer.
McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown appeared this week in a London court hearing McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou, who at the time refused to honour his contractual obligations to the British team. On Tuesday, Palou’s lawyer Nick DeMarco questioned Brown, saying the American had “given false promises of glory in Formula 1.” DeMarco stressed that Palou signed a contract with McLaren with the intention of getting into Formula 1 but lost faith when the team confirmed Oscar Piastri for the 2023 season as Lando Norris’s teammate. In response, Brown outlined his plan to give Palou the opportunity to race in Formula 1. Because Piastri and Norris had long-term contracts, the Palou option was a backup in case one of the drivers fell ill or was injured. In addition, he was planned to be put in the car in 2024 if Piastri did not perform.
McLaren Racing chief executive Zak Brown appeared this week in a London court hearing McLaren’s lawsuit against IndyCar champion Alex Palou, who at the time refused to honour his contractual obligations to the British team. On Tuesday, Palou’s lawyer Nick DeMarco questioned Brown, saying the American had “given false promises of glory in Formula 1.” DeMarco stressed that Palou signed a contract with McLaren with the intention of getting into Formula 1 but lost faith when the team confirmed Oscar Piastri for the 2023 season as Lando Norris’s teammate. In response, Brown outlined his plan to give Palou the opportunity to race in Formula 1. Because Piastri and Norris had long-term contracts, the Palou option was a backup in case one of the drivers fell ill or was injured. In addition, he was planned to be put in the car in 2024 if Piastri did not perform.
Vasseur: Hamilton's car was in a safe condition.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur does not believe that on the final laps of the Singapore Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton's car was in an unsafe condition due to brake problems, as Fernando Alonso said over the radio.
Frederic Vasseur: "We all know that brakes take a serious strain in Singapore when you have to race in the middle of the pack. But Lewis's car was in a safe condition on the final laps because he adjusted his pace. It wasn't the case that he was attacking at full throttle. On the contrary, he was running 30 seconds slower, so it was safe.
Throughout the race, from the second or third lap, the cars were overheating, so our drivers had to lift and coast for the whole race. It was difficult to drive because you had to change braking points every lap.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur does not believe that on the final laps of the Singapore Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton's car was in an unsafe condition due to brake problems, as Fernando Alonso said over the radio.
Frederic Vasseur: "We all know that brakes take a serious strain in Singapore when you have to race in the middle of the pack. But Lewis's car was in a safe condition on the final laps because he adjusted his pace. It wasn't the case that he was attacking at full throttle. On the contrary, he was running 30 seconds slower, so it was safe.
Throughout the race, from the second or third lap, the cars were overheating, so our drivers had to lift and coast for the whole race. It was difficult to drive because you had to change braking points every lap.
Diesel Brothers influencer 'Heavy D' has been arrested for not paying $850,000 in fees related to an environmental lawsuit.
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Dave Sparks—known as “Heavy D,” and one of the stars of the popular Diesel Brothers series—was arrested on Tuesday morning in Utah. Bloomberg Law reported late last week that a warrant had been issued for Sparks’ arrest after a federal judge found him in contempt of multiple court orders related to a Clean Air Act lawsuit, which includes a requirement to pay $844,000 in fees. Sparks is now booked in Salt Lake City Jail, a report first furnished by TMZ and confirmed by The Drive.
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Dave Sparks—known as “Heavy D,” and one of the stars of the popular Diesel Brothers series—was arrested on Tuesday morning in Utah. Bloomberg Law reported late last week that a warrant had been issued for Sparks’ arrest after a federal judge found him in contempt of multiple court orders related to a Clean Air Act lawsuit, which includes a requirement to pay $844,000 in fees. Sparks is now booked in Salt Lake City Jail, a report first furnished by TMZ and confirmed by The Drive.
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Red Bull promise to continue fighting for the title.
By finishing second in Singapore, Max Verstappen reduced his deficit to Oscar Piastri in the drivers' championship to 63 points with six rounds remaining in the season. Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies indicated that the team has not given up on fighting for the title and will continue to bring car updates.
On the lap back to the pits after the finish, Mekies told Max over the radio: "We've taken a step forward and know we can do more in the future, so a good performance."
Speaking to the press, Laurent Mekies expanded on the subject: "It means a lot to us that we were able to fight for victory at this circuit, which is very different from Monza and Baku. Before coming to Singapore we didn't know if that would be possible.
However, already on Friday we were able to find pace and then confirm it in qualifying.
By finishing second in Singapore, Max Verstappen reduced his deficit to Oscar Piastri in the drivers' championship to 63 points with six rounds remaining in the season. Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies indicated that the team has not given up on fighting for the title and will continue to bring car updates.
On the lap back to the pits after the finish, Mekies told Max over the radio: "We've taken a step forward and know we can do more in the future, so a good performance."
Speaking to the press, Laurent Mekies expanded on the subject: "It means a lot to us that we were able to fight for victory at this circuit, which is very different from Monza and Baku. Before coming to Singapore we didn't know if that would be possible.
However, already on Friday we were able to find pace and then confirm it in qualifying.
Mercedes' sponsor apologized for his behavior on the podium.
Petronas executive director Tengku Muhammad Taufik apologized for his actions on the podium during the Singapore Grand Prix award ceremony.
In a statement published in the local newspaper The Straits Times, Taufik said he may have unintentionally offended Muslims by dousing himself with champagne in celebration of George Russell’s victory. The executive director of Petronas, which has been the title sponsor of Mercedes since 2010, said he forgot about possible “delicate moments” regarding alcohol consumption during the podium ceremony.
“I acknowledge that my spontaneous euphoria in celebration of the victory may have been inappropriate,” Tengku Muhammad Taufik said in the statement.
Petronas executive director Tengku Muhammad Taufik apologized for his actions on the podium during the Singapore Grand Prix award ceremony.
In a statement published in the local newspaper The Straits Times, Taufik said he may have unintentionally offended Muslims by dousing himself with champagne in celebration of George Russell’s victory. The executive director of Petronas, which has been the title sponsor of Mercedes since 2010, said he forgot about possible “delicate moments” regarding alcohol consumption during the podium ceremony.
“I acknowledge that my spontaneous euphoria in celebration of the victory may have been inappropriate,” Tengku Muhammad Taufik said in the statement.
Interesting rumours are being published by the Swiss tabloid Blick. According to the publication, the leader of the drivers' standings, Oscar Piastri, is considering ending his cooperation with McLaren at the end of 2026.
The Australian driver has a multi-year contract with the Woking-based team, which was extended before the start of this season but includes the possibility of early termination. According to rumours, Oscar is interested in a move to Ferrari, however this information has not yet been confirmed.
Nevertheless, the picture begins to take shape if one takes into account yesterday's reports in the Italian press that Charles Leclerc, tired of the never-ending problems, is already looking for options to continue his career with another team in 2027.
Potentially Ferrari could have as many as two vacancies for 2027, since Lewis Hamilton's contract expires at the end of 2026. And if results in the new season remain the same as in 2025, there is a chance that Lewis will decide to retire.
The Australian driver has a multi-year contract with the Woking-based team, which was extended before the start of this season but includes the possibility of early termination. According to rumours, Oscar is interested in a move to Ferrari, however this information has not yet been confirmed.
Nevertheless, the picture begins to take shape if one takes into account yesterday's reports in the Italian press that Charles Leclerc, tired of the never-ending problems, is already looking for options to continue his career with another team in 2027.
Potentially Ferrari could have as many as two vacancies for 2027, since Lewis Hamilton's contract expires at the end of 2026. And if results in the new season remain the same as in 2025, there is a chance that Lewis will decide to retire.
Concerned with increasing its young audience, Formula 1 is embarking on bold experiments. One of them will be a four-part series, Passenger Princess, featuring Amelia Dimoldenberg, which will be released on YouTube.
The straightforward plot revolves around Amelia learning to get her driver's license, with Formula 1 drivers George Russell, Oscar Piastri, Oliver Bearman and Carlos Sainz serving as her instructors.
The series was created in partnership with Amelia's production company Dimz Inc., filmed during the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, and will be streamed on Amelia's YouTube channel.
Emily Preiser, Formula 1's commercial director: "Our collaboration with Dimz Inc. marks another step for Formula 1 in engaging with the rapidly growing audience of young fans. The series will combine Amelia's wit and charm with the drama and thrill of Formula 1 at one of the most iconic circuits. We look forward to fans being able to see it."
The straightforward plot revolves around Amelia learning to get her driver's license, with Formula 1 drivers George Russell, Oscar Piastri, Oliver Bearman and Carlos Sainz serving as her instructors.
The series was created in partnership with Amelia's production company Dimz Inc., filmed during the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, and will be streamed on Amelia's YouTube channel.
Emily Preiser, Formula 1's commercial director: "Our collaboration with Dimz Inc. marks another step for Formula 1 in engaging with the rapidly growing audience of young fans. The series will combine Amelia's wit and charm with the drama and thrill of Formula 1 at one of the most iconic circuits. We look forward to fans being able to see it."
Ferrari has built a new test track.
Ferrari announced the completion of construction of the new Ferrari e-Vortex testing center next to the Fiorano circuit.
The center includes a test track measuring 1,887 meters and pits covering 1,000 square meters. The new infrastructure is intended for testing production cars that have come off the assembly line.
The test track is divided into several sectors, each dedicated to evaluating certain qualities of the car: two wide banked turns, a main straight 600 meters long, and corners designed to study dynamic characteristics and assess handling.
A special road surface, developed using the experience and expertise of the company's engineers, allows for in-depth analysis of the car's comfort and efficiency.
Ferrari announced the completion of construction of the new Ferrari e-Vortex testing center next to the Fiorano circuit.
The center includes a test track measuring 1,887 meters and pits covering 1,000 square meters. The new infrastructure is intended for testing production cars that have come off the assembly line.
The test track is divided into several sectors, each dedicated to evaluating certain qualities of the car: two wide banked turns, a main straight 600 meters long, and corners designed to study dynamic characteristics and assess handling.
A special road surface, developed using the experience and expertise of the company's engineers, allows for in-depth analysis of the car's comfort and efficiency.
We wrote that Max Verstappen’s chief mechanic, Matt Koller, will change teams next year, having signed a contract with Audi F1.
His twin brother John Koller will remain at Red Bull Racing, where he currently works as Yuki Tsunoda’s chief mechanic, and the team has advertised a vacancy for the chief mechanic of the other car on industry websites — that is required by British hiring laws.
The team is looking for an “experienced, driven mechanic with a strong track record in top-level motorsport and the ability to work under pressure.” The benefits package includes a bonus scheme, medical and pension coverage, a gym and free lunches.
The potential salary is not stated, but former Red Bull mechanic Callum Nicholas recently said that the average salary for Formula 1 technical staff is about £60,000 a year with an average 70-hour workweek.
His twin brother John Koller will remain at Red Bull Racing, where he currently works as Yuki Tsunoda’s chief mechanic, and the team has advertised a vacancy for the chief mechanic of the other car on industry websites — that is required by British hiring laws.
The team is looking for an “experienced, driven mechanic with a strong track record in top-level motorsport and the ability to work under pressure.” The benefits package includes a bonus scheme, medical and pension coverage, a gym and free lunches.
The potential salary is not stated, but former Red Bull mechanic Callum Nicholas recently said that the average salary for Formula 1 technical staff is about £60,000 a year with an average 70-hour workweek.
Herbert: Cracks are beginning to spread through Piastri's armor.
At the start of the Singapore Grand Prix there was contact between the cars of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as a result of which the British McLaren driver moved ahead of his team‑mate. On the radio Oscar called the manoeuvre "unfair" when he realised the team would not ask Lando to give the position back.
Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes that such a reaction from Piastri indicates the Australian is beginning to buckle under the pressure in the title fight.
Johnny Herbert: "In all of Oscar's comments we can see tiny cracks starting to appear in his armour. The cool‑headed Oscar Piastri that everyone was talking about at the start of the season is gone.
The pressure is building, and in the fight for the title the advantage will go to whoever is more psychologically resilient.
At the start of the Singapore Grand Prix there was contact between the cars of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as a result of which the British McLaren driver moved ahead of his team‑mate. On the radio Oscar called the manoeuvre "unfair" when he realised the team would not ask Lando to give the position back.
Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes that such a reaction from Piastri indicates the Australian is beginning to buckle under the pressure in the title fight.
Johnny Herbert: "In all of Oscar's comments we can see tiny cracks starting to appear in his armour. The cool‑headed Oscar Piastri that everyone was talking about at the start of the season is gone.
The pressure is building, and in the fight for the title the advantage will go to whoever is more psychologically resilient.
Former racer and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer said on the F1Nation podcast that Max Verstappen could win the championship this season — if George Russell or someone else helps him…
Jolyon Palmer: “After Singapore, Max has a better chance of the title than he did before it. Red Bull’s cars proved fast at circuits completely different from Baku and Monza — the team has clearly found something new.
At tracks like Singapore, Max had never won, and the fact that last weekend he was fighting for the win shows that they can win at all tracks. And that’s a chance for Max. But he will need something else.
He needs Russell to be quick in every race. If not Russell, then Antonelli or the Ferrari drivers. If Max wins the remaining races, and the McLaren drivers finish second and third, they would still finish ahead of Verstappen in the championship.
Jolyon Palmer: “After Singapore, Max has a better chance of the title than he did before it. Red Bull’s cars proved fast at circuits completely different from Baku and Monza — the team has clearly found something new.
At tracks like Singapore, Max had never won, and the fact that last weekend he was fighting for the win shows that they can win at all tracks. And that’s a chance for Max. But he will need something else.
He needs Russell to be quick in every race. If not Russell, then Antonelli or the Ferrari drivers. If Max wins the remaining races, and the McLaren drivers finish second and third, they would still finish ahead of Verstappen in the championship.
Jack Duen may continue his career with Haas.
Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan may continue his career at Haas next season. The Australian's chances of returning to an Alpine cockpit are fading, and the driver and his camp are looking for other options to stay in Formula 1.
According to paddock insider Chris Medland, in Singapore the driver's father, Mick Doohan, held talks with Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu. In Jack's case it would be a reserve driver contract, since Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have contracts for 2026.
However, Bearman has already accumulated 10 penalty points and risks receiving a one-race ban. In that case Haas would need a replacement driver, and Jack Doohan, who has six starts this season, could stand in for Oliver.
"Jack Doohan's name is being linked to a potential move to Haas," Medland said on the Pit Pass F1 podcast.
Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan may continue his career at Haas next season. The Australian's chances of returning to an Alpine cockpit are fading, and the driver and his camp are looking for other options to stay in Formula 1.
According to paddock insider Chris Medland, in Singapore the driver's father, Mick Doohan, held talks with Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu. In Jack's case it would be a reserve driver contract, since Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman have contracts for 2026.
However, Bearman has already accumulated 10 penalty points and risks receiving a one-race ban. In that case Haas would need a replacement driver, and Jack Doohan, who has six starts this season, could stand in for Oliver.
"Jack Doohan's name is being linked to a potential move to Haas," Medland said on the Pit Pass F1 podcast.