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FIA boss hints at Chinese team joining Formula 1 grid
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has added fuel to his re-election campaign by signalling support for expanding the Formula 1 grid to include a twelfth team, possibly from China.05:30
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Bottas could jeopardise Cadillac deal with Alpine switch
Valtteri Bottas has been advised to think carefully before jumping at a potential mid-season return to Formula 1 with Alpine.Jul 3, 07:40
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Abiteboul plays down Hyundai’s viral F1 teaser
Cyril Abiteboul has moved quickly to shut down speculation that Hyundai is preparing an entry into Formula 1.Jun 28, 08:20
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Gasly contacts Renault management over de Meo exit
Pierre Gasly says he took action to get clarity following the unexpected resignation of Renault CEO Luca de Meo.Jun 27, 07:15
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Alpine not planning to drop Colapinto, says Briatore
Flavio Briatore has hit out at a journalist who questioned him about ongoing speculation regarding Franco Colapinto’s position at Alpine.Jun 19, 08:45
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Gasly unsure how Renault CEO exit will affect Alpine
Pierre Gasly admits it’s unclear how Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s surprise resignation will affect the Alpine Formula 1 team.Jun 17, 09:05
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Vasseur points to stability in WEC team as F1 scrutiny grows
As pressure mounts over his position at the helm of Ferrari’s Formula 1 team, Frederic Vasseur turned his attention to the success of Ferrari’s endurance racing arm - and his former driver Robert Kubica.Jun 17, 09:05
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Briatore dismisses concerns over de Meo resignation
The surprise resignation of Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo will have no effect on the Alpine Formula 1 team, according to Flavio Briatore.Jun 16, 08:00
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Aston Martin dismisses Alonso’s Alpine paddock visits
Fernando Alonso may have been seen around the Alpine garage more than once in Montreal, but Aston Martin insists there's no concern over his future.Jun 15, 08:11
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Horner denies interest in Alpine or team equity deal
Christian Horner has dismissed fresh speculation about his future in Formula 1, including reports linking him to Alpine and rumours of team ownership ambitions.Jun 14, 09:00
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Alpine might lure Horner with team equity
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Christian Horner could realistically leave Red Bull for Alpine — especially if Renault is willing to offer him a stake in the team.Jun 12, 14:00
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Red Bull rejects Briatore's driver salary cap proposal
Flavio Briatore believes Formula 1 should include driver salaries in the budget cap.Jun 9, 13:51
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I never spoke to Piquet about crashgate - Briatore
Flavio Briatore has once again denied any wrongdoing in the infamous "crashgate" scandal that rocked Formula 1 more than 15 years ago.Jun 4, 10:40
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Briatore suggests Schumacher bedridden since 2013
Flavio Briatore has offered a somber reflection on the condition of his former star driver Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen publicly since suffering severe brain injuries in a 2013 skiing accident.Jun 2, 10:19
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Briatore cools praise for Colapinto after rocky start
Flavio Briatore has cooled his early enthusiasm for Franco Colapinto, suggesting the young Argentine still has a lot to prove in Formula 1.May 30, 13:00
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Cadillac offering 'high salaries' to poach F1 talent - Haas
Cadillac's upcoming Formula 1 team is already making waves in the paddock — not with lap times, but with aggressive hiring and high salaries.May 30, 12:30
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De Meo denies Renault F1 exit rumours yet again
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has once again dismissed speculation that the French carmaker is preparing to exit Formula 1 or sell its works team, Alpine.May 29, 18:30
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Alpine needs a 'democratic dictator' - Briatore
Flavio Briatore says he has no regrets about ousting Jack Doohan from Alpine's race seat in favour of highly rated and heavily sponsored rookie Franco Colapinto.May 23, 09:59
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Renault CEO vows end to Alpine boss turnover
Renault CEO Luca de Meo has suggested he intends to appoint a long-term team principal for Alpine's Formula 1 outfit following the sudden departure of Oliver Oakes.May 12, 11:30
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Briatore too old for full-time Alpine role - Schumacher
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has declared that Flavio Briatore, at 75, is "too old" to resume a full-time role as Alpine's team principal following the sudden resignation of Oliver Oakes.May 8, 17:30