Jack Doohan Crashes Again in Second Day of Suzuka Super Formula Testing
Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan crashed for the second day in a row during Super Formula testing at Suzuka, damaging his car at the first Degner corner. He finished the sessions well off the pace as he looks to rebound in the final day of running.
Jack Doohan endured a difficult second day of Super Formula testing at Suzuka, crashing for the second consecutive day. The Alpine F1 reserve driver went off at the first Degner corner (Turn 8), nosing his #3 Kondo Racing Dallara into the barrier and breaking the front wing, mirroring his Wednesday shunt at the second Degner (Turn 9).
Why it matters:
For a driver with aspirations of securing a full-time Formula 1 seat, consistent testing performance and avoiding costly mistakes are critical. Back-to-back crashes at a high-profile venue like Suzuka, while part of the learning curve, can be a setback in building momentum and demonstrating the reliability teams value highly.
The details:
- Doohan's Thursday incident occurred at Turn 8, with the car being recovered, repaired, and returned to the pit lane. He was able to rejoin the track for the final hour of the afternoon session.
- His pace was off the leading runners, finishing 18th in the morning session (1.748s behind pacesetter Tadasuke Makino) and 20th in the afternoon (1.891s behind Nirei Fukuzumi).
- Session Data: He completed 26 laps in the morning, setting his best time on lap 24. In the afternoon, he completed 29 laps with his quickest coming on lap 27.
- Teammate Comparison: His Kondo Racing teammate, Luke Browning, also struggled for outright pace, finishing 20th in the morning session.
What's next:
Super Formula testing at Suzuka concludes on Friday, offering Doohan a final opportunity to reset, gather clean mileage, and end the test on a more positive note before the season begins.