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 due to take on the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) endurance competition.

Doohan, who lost his Alpine F1 seat in early 2025 and joined Haas a couple of months ago, will represent Nielsen Racing in their #24 LMP2 Oreca machine, joining Briton Ed Pearson and Israeli Roy Nissany.

His deal comes in time for the start of the 2026 ELMS season, with the 4 Hours of Barcelona opener – at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – due to take place 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,” said Doohan. “It’s a new challenge with a lot to learn, but I’m confident we’ll get up to speed quickly with such a strong team around me.

“With Roy Nissany and Ed Pearson, we have a great mix of experience and hunger, and I’m looking forward to building strong chemistry and pushing for results.

“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 in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship on alternating weekends to the ELMS, Haas will always have a back-up driver available.