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• Flavio Briatore addresses Oliver Oakes’ stunning resignation from Alpine F1

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and former Team Principal Oliver Oakes are speaking about about Oakes’ shocking resignation The past few days have brought two significant changes to Alpine’s Formula 1 team. The first massive change was somewhat expected, with the confirmation that Alpine was sidelining rookie Jack Doohan ...2025
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• Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan at Alpine F1

Photo by Qian Jun/Paddocker/NurPhoto via Getty Images Alpine confirmed on Wednesday that Franco Colapinto would replace Jack Doohan, but how long he remains in the seat is up in the air Franco Colapinto is getting another chance on the Formula 1 grid. After months of speculation, Alpine announced on Wednesday that the reserve driver indeed would be getting a chance, as he will replace rook...2025
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• Colapinto replaces Doohan at Alpine on 5-race deal
Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan for the next five races, starting at Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix....2025
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• Jack Doohan remains upbeat despite uncertain F1 future

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Speaking with the media after the Miami Grand Prix Jack Doohan struck an optimistic tone. But speculation swirls MIAMI, Florida — Speaking with the media, including SB Nation, following the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Alpine driver Jack Doohan remained upbeat, despite an opening-lap incident that cut down one of his tires, ending his race before he comple...2025
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• Alpine considers Doohan-Colapinto driver swap
Alpine is considering switching Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto in time for F1's next race at Imola, multiple sources have told ESPN....2025
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• Oliver Oakes stands by Jack Doohan amid speculation over the driver’s F1 future

Alpine boss Oliver Oakes is standing by Jack Doohan as rumors continue to swirl over the driver’s F1 future MIAMI, Florida — Last summer Alpine confirmed a long-anticipated rumor, that Jack Doohan would be driving full-time as the 2025 Formula 1 season began. Yet, when the team signed Franco Colapinto, the 2024 supersub at Williams, as a reserve driver ahead of this season speculation about Doohan...2025
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• F1 Australian Grand Prix storylines include Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut

The 2025 F1 season gets underway this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. Here is what to look for When the lights go out Sunday in Melbourne to start the Australian Grand Prix, the Formula 1 season will begin in earnest. The grid will look vastly different from a year ago, with several new faces in new places. However, none of those changes are bigger than Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. H...2025
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• F1 rule changes to know for the 2025 season

Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images 2025 will see new rules in F1 including heavier cars, driver cooling systems, and more Formula 1 is going to look a little different in 2025. While the main reason the sport will appear different starts with Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari, as well as other changes such as Carlos Sainz Jr. moving to Williams, Nico Hülkenberg shifting t...2025
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• F1 2025: How many penalty points does each F1 driver have heading into the new season?

Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Max Verstappen begins 2025 as the reigning Drivers’ Champion, but also the driver most at risk for a penalty ban The 2025 Formula 1 season is just a few weeks away. At the end of February all ten teams will be back in action at Bahrain International Circuit for pre-season testing, with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix slated for Marc...2025
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• 9 bold predictions for the 2025 F1 season

Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images As 2025 begins, let’s make some bold predictions for the upcoming F1 season With a new year come new opportunities. In the Formula 1 world, that means some new faces in new places and hopes for better performance in the season ahead. For those who cover the sport, a new year and a new season mean more chances to get some predictions wrong. But we forge on, a...2025
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• McLaren completes stunning turnaround to capture 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship

Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images Lando Norris’ win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix clinches McLaren’s first Constructors’ Championship since 1998 In the days before the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris looked me in the eyes and conceded that at that point in the season, he and McLaren were simply “fighting for points.” The 2023 Formula 1 campaign saw McLaren limp out of th...2024
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• Franco Colapinto carries the hopes of Argentina’s past, and future, to the F1 grid

21-year-old Franco Colapinto is driving for himself, and for Argentina’s future A Formula 1 paddock is one of the most surreal settings in all of sports. Let us paint a picture, using the United States Grand Prix in Austin as an example. Located just steps from pit lane, the F1 paddock contains hospitality spaces for each of the ten teams, the FIA, and Pirelli (the sport’s exclusive tire supplier)...2024
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• Alexander Albon and Williams F1 ‘motivated’ to bounce back at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images Williams is hoping for a more productive race this weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix The last time the Formula 1 grid was in action, Williams was enduring one of the toughest weeks possible for an F1 team. With heavy rains forcing the postponement of qualifying in Brazil to Sunday morning, just hours before the São Paulo Grand Prix, the ten F1 teams face...2024
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• Williams share fascinating video of how they rebuilt their F1 cars following São Paulo crashes

After both Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto crashed in Brazil, Williams put in hours of work to get their cars ready for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix The 2024 Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix was a difficult week for Williams. With wet weather pushing qualifying for the Grand Prix to Sunday morning, all ten teams faced a significant challenge in navigating a qualifying session — again in ...2024
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• Williams F1 unveils custom paint scheme for Las Vegas Grand Prix

Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix Williams unveiled a custom paint scheme in partnership with Keeper Security Last year’s inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix saw the teams and the drivers pull out all the stops, with many teams unveiling custom paint schemes for the dazzling spectacle under the lights. In advance of next week’s second Las Vegas Grand Prix, teams are starting to roll out more ...2024
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• Max Verstappen’s championship drive leads F1 São Paulo Grand Prix winners and losers

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Red Bull’s Max Verstappen inched closer to another title, while Alpine rocketed up the standings in Brazil On a soggy Sunday morning at Interlagos, Max Verstappen’s dreams of a fourth straight Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship seemed to be slipping away. While weather pushed qualifying for the São Paulo Grand Prix from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, we...2024
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• Williams F1 basking in ‘luxurious’ result in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Williams F1 Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto both finished in the points, a first for Williams this season Williams experienced a season first on Saturday, as both Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto advanced into Q3 during qualifying. They followed that with another first for the 2024 Formula 1 season, their initial double-points result. Albon finished seventh and Colapinto eighth in...2024
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"Photo by James Sutton - Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images After Franco Colapinto signs with Alpine, Williams has added an F3 champion to their roster Williams has added 2022 Formula 3 Champion Victor Martins to their Driver Academy, bolstering their driver depth after seeing Franco Colapinto sign as a reserve driver with Alpine this past off-season."

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"He captured the F3 Drivers’ Championship a season ago, finishing 45 points ahead of second-place finisher Zak O’Sullivan, and 54 points ahead of Franco Colapinto, who emerged as another potential option for Sauber given his strong performance thus far for Williams since replacing Logan Sargeant mid-season."

• Williams F1 adds to their driver lineup by signing former F3 Drivers’ Champion

Photo by James Sutton - Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images After Franco Colapinto signs with Alpine, Williams has added an F3 champion to their roster Williams has added 2022 Formula 3 Champion Victor Martins to their Driver Academy, bolstering their driver depth after seeing Franco Colapinto sign as a reserve driver with Alpine this past off-season. The team announced ...2025
• Jack Doohan brushes aside ‘rumors’ ahead of F1 Australian Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Alpine driver Jack Doohan brushed aside rumors regarding his spot on the grid Thursday in Melbourne Last summer, Jack Doohan realized a dream. The young Australian driver had secured a full-time spot on the Formula 1 grid, earning a promotion at Alpine to drive alongside Pierre Gasly during the 2025 season. Later in the year Doohan realized another dream, a...2025
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• What does the 2026 F1 driver lineup look like?

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images With Cadillac confirmed for the 2026 F1 season, what does the driver lineup look like for next year? The 2024 Formula 1 driver transfer season kicked into gear with a stunning decision: Lewis Hamilton’s announcement that he was going to leave Mercedes and drive for Ferrari starting in 2025. Over the following weeks, intrigue followed the sport as the driver sil...2025
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• F1 2025: How long is each driver under contract?

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Diving into the contract status of every F1 driver ahead of the 2025 F1 season The 2024 Formula 1 season began with a bit of history for hte sport. For the first in F1 history the drivers who finished the previous season were the same drivers who began the next. That is certainly not the case as 2025 beckons. With several rookies joining the grid...2025
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• Alpine F1 confirms Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver for 2025 on ‘multi-year’ deal

Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images After a strong debut for Williams, Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a reserve driver starting this season The driver transfer market in Formula 1 never slows down. After days of speculation, Alpine announced on Thursday that supersub Franco Colapinto will join the team as a reserve driver for the 2025 season. Colapinto earned a mid-season promotion t...2025
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• McLaren completes stunning turnaround to capture 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship
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• Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto

Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Pairing Gabriel Bortoleto with Nico Hülkenberg gives Sauber the best of both worlds Sauber faced a fork in the road. Down one path? A veteran presence, experience driving at the highest levels of single-seater motorsport, with a driver with an impressive resume complete with Formula 1 Grand Prix wins, and contributions to a championship team. On...2024
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• Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan at Alpine F1
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• Williams F1 adds to their driver lineup by signing former F3 Drivers’ Champion
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• James Vowles vows Franco Colapinto will be ‘back to Williams’

Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images Franco Colapinto, named as a reserve at Alpine, may still return to Williams in the future Last Formula 1 season Franco Colapinto catapulted into stardom. Named as a midseason replacement at Williams for Logan Sargeant, the young driver impressed in his first races on the grid. Colapinto finished 12 in his debut in Monza and then finished in the points in...2025
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• F1 2025: How many penalty points does each F1 driver have heading into the new season?
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• Alpine F1 confirms Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver for 2025 on ‘multi-year’ deal
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• Flavio Briatore addresses Oliver Oakes’ stunning resignation from Alpine F1
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• Jack Doohan remains upbeat despite uncertain F1 future
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• Alpine F1 confirms Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver for 2025 on ‘multi-year’ deal
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• McLaren completes stunning turnaround to capture 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship
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• Williams F1 adds to their driver lineup by signing former F3 Drivers’ Champion
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• Why Sauber F1 picked Gabriel Bortoleto
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• Logan Sargeant Out at Williams, Franco Colapinto To Drive Rest of 2024
Colapinto will run the remaining nine F1 races this season. Source...2024
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• Alpine adds Colapinto as reserve driver for 2025
Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season, the team announced on Thursday....2025
• Charles Leclerc and Ferrari deliver a win for the ages at the F1 Italian Grand Prix

Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ferrari’s win, Red Bull’s struggles, McLaren’s unknowns, and more winners and losers from the Italian Grand Prix Moments after the checkered flag flew at the end of a thrilling Italian Grand Prix at historic Monza, barriers opened and thousands of fans — the overwhelming majority clad in scarlet— poured onto the track toward the podium. And ...2024
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• Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto enjoy much different Fridays at the Mexico City Grand Prix

Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images It was a tale of two different days for Williams at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix Friday Friday was a day of mixed returns for Williams at the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. Franco Colapinto finished FP1 in 11th position, and completed the extended FP2 — and a tire test program for Pirelli — without any incidents. It was a different story for ...2024
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• Flavio Briatore addresses Oliver Oakes’ stunning resignation from Alpine F1
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• Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan at Alpine F1
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• Colapinto replaces Doohan at Alpine on 5-race deal
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• Jack Doohan remains upbeat despite uncertain F1 future
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• Alpine considers Doohan-Colapinto driver swap
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• Williams F1 adds to their driver lineup by signing former F3 Drivers’ Champion
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• Doohan on Colapinto links: All reserves want seat
Jack Doohan says his Formula 1 race seat is likely coveted by all four of Alpine's reserve drivers, not just Franco Colapinto, as he heads into the Australian Grand Prix under pressure to perform....2025
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• F1 Australian Grand Prix storylines include Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari debut
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• What does the 2026 F1 driver lineup look like?
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• Flavio Briatore addresses Oliver Oakes’ stunning resignation from Alpine F1
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• Franco Colapinto to replace Jack Doohan at Alpine F1
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• Oliver Oakes stands by Jack Doohan amid speculation over the driver’s F1 future
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• Sauber completes their driver lineup for 2025 F1 season with Gabriel Bortoleto

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Gabriel Bortoleto earns a full-time seat with Sauber Sauber ended months of speculation on Wednesday, filling out their driver lineup for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Welcome to the grid, Gabriel Bortoleto. After announcing back in the sprint that veteran driver Nico Hülkenberg would move to the team for the 2025 season, a year before Sauber becomes the Audi ...2024
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