Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Ecclestone, Briatore slam Ferrari's Hamilton move
Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore believe Ferrari has erred by bringing Lewis Hamilton on board.
Mar 14, 08:30
Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024
Marko backs Briatore's threat to axe Doohan
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes Alpine's Flavio Briatore is not bluffing about potentially dropping Jack Doohan from his race seat in the near future.
Mar 13, 11:30
Stefano Domenicali pictured on August 31, 2024
Briatore hails Domenicali's stronger F1 vision
Flavio Briatore believes his compatriot Stefano Domenicali has significantly bolstered Formula 1's standing.
Mar 13, 11:00
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Carlos Sainz surprised by 2025 Williams' potential
Carlos Sainz has revealed he was pleasantly taken aback when he first drove his new car for the 2025 season.
Mar 11, 15:30
Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024
Colapinto's manager tells fans to cool Doohan criticism
Franco Colapinto's manager has appealed for restraint as speculation intensifies ahead of the 2025 season.
Mar 10, 08:30
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Marko stunned by Alpine's pre-season surge
Alpine is edging closer to Formula 1's top four teams, Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko has declared, following the French team's standout Bahrain pre-season test pace.
Mar 6, 09:40
Nikita Mazepin pictured on June 16, 2024
Alpine boss confirms Mazepin chat in Bahrain
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has dismissed speculation surrounding Dmitry Mazepin's presence at last week's Bahrain pre-season test, insisting the Russian was merely "catching up."
Mar 4, 17:30
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
F1 paddock crowns McLaren Bahrain test champions
With Bahrain's pre-season testing now complete, Formula 1 insiders unanimously point to McLaren as the frontrunners for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 3, 11:00
Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Alpine Stays French despite Mazepin's Bahrain visit
Alpine continues to stand as a French Formula 1 outfit, even if interest from within France itself appears lacking.
Feb 28, 08:45
Luca de Meo pictured on June 23, 2024
Renault CEO dismisses talk of Alpine F1 disposal
Luca de Meo, Renault's CEO, has firmly dismissed suggestions that the French automaker is gearing up to divest its Formula 1 team.
Feb 25, 17:00
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Ex-GP winner sizes up 2025's six F1 rookies
A past grand prix victor has offered his insights on the largest group of Formula 1 rookies seen in over a decade.
Feb 25, 16:30
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Briatore denies being Doohan's F1 career 'killer'
Flavio Briatore isn't ruling out the possibility of Alpine shaking up its driver lineup mid-season in 2025.
Feb 24, 10:10
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
Paul Ricard trumps Paris for French GP, says Estrosi
A prominent figure behind the now-defunct French GP has dismissed calls for Formula 1 to stage its return in Paris.
Feb 24, 09:30
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Briatore backs 'asset' Colapinto as Alpine's future star
Franco Colapinto has quickly established himself as one of Alpine's "most important assets," according to influential team advisor Flavio Briatore.
Feb 21, 08:40
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
F1 needs a French GP in Paris, Briatore insists
Flavio Briatore believes Formula 1 should return to France, but only with a race in Paris.
Feb 20, 08:15
Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Alpine targets title challenge by '27, says Briatore
Alpine has set its sights on fighting for the Formula 1 title by 2027, according to team advisor Flavio Briatore.
Feb 14, 09:05
Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024
Doohan's Alpine seat already 'decided' for Colapinto
Some within the Formula 1 paddock believe Jack Doohan's time in the sport could be very short-lived, with rising speculation that Franco Colapinto may take his Alpine seat before the end of 2025.
Feb 13, 10:00
Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025
Hamilton feeling settled amid high expectations
Lewis Hamilton is settling in well at Ferrari, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, one of Italy's most respected sports newspapers.
Feb 12, 11:00
Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024
Doohan determined to secure long-term F1 future
Jack Doohan has made it clear that he is fully committed to establishing himself as a permanent fixture on the Formula 1 grid.
Feb 4, 09:30
Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024
No added pressure on Doohan because of Colapinto - team
Alpine has denied that rookie Jack Doohan is facing undue "pressure" ahead of his Formula 1 debut, despite growing speculation about Franco Colapinto's potential future on the grid within the team.
Jan 24, 09:45
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Red Bull explored Colapinto option, manager confirms
One of Franco Colapinto's managers has confirmed that the talented Argentine driver was in discussions with Red Bull before ultimately securing a deal with Alpine.
Jan 16, 08:30
Lewis Hamilton on October 18, 2024
Current cars clash with Hamilton driving style - Wolff
Lewis Hamilton is expected to bring a deeper shade of red to Ferrari in 2025.
Jan 15, 11:42
Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan during the new car launch on February 7, 2024
Manager admits Colapinto could replace Doohan at Alpine
Franco Colapinto's manager has admitted the young Argentine may return to the Formula 1 grid in 2025 as an Alpine driver.
Jan 14, 10:30
Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan during the new car launch on February 7, 2024
Briatore hints Colapinto could replace Doohan mid-2025
The stakes are rising for Jack Doohan as Alpine secures promising Argentine driver Franco Colapinto on a multi-year deal.
Jan 13, 10:30
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Briatore says he'd have kept Sainz at Ferrari
Flavio Briatore has admitted he would not have chosen Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari's new driver for 2025.
Jan 13, 10:20
Luca di Montezemolo pictured in June 2019
Over-regulation is killing 'emotion' in F1 - Montezemolo
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned that Formula 1's increasing regulation is eroding the sport's "emotion" and natural excitement.
Dec 17, 08:35
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Colapinto unlikely for 2025 Alpine role, says Briatore
Flavio Briatore has addressed rumours about Franco Colapinto's chances of joining Alpine's Formula 1 lineup in 2025, reaffirming the team's commitment to its current drivers and academy talent.
Dec 16, 09:45
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Speculation mounts amid Briatore's Doohan-Colapinto comment
Flavio Briatore has hinted that Jack Doohan's Formula 1 future with Alpine might not be as secure as it seems, despite his recent debut in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 13, 08:30
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Ocon Invited Back to Alpine for Farewell Visit
Esteban Ocon has been invited to return to Alpine's Enstone factory to bid farewell to the team, following his early departure to join Haas.
Dec 12, 07:30
Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Alpine faces deadline for Colapinto signing
Alpine has only a handful of days left to decide whether to sign Franco Colapinto for the 2025 season.
Dec 8, 15:30
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Alpine boss defends Ocon axe for Abu Dhabi GP
Esteban Ocon has confirmed that his early departure from Alpine ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a "team decision," marking an abrupt end to his five-year stint with the French outfit.
Dec 7, 08:20
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Haas boss surprised by Ocon's Alpine exit for Abu Dhabi
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says he has no insight into Alpine's decision to bench Esteban Ocon for the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 6, 10:55
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Rumours rise as Ocon unhappy with Abu Dhabi exit
Esteban Ocon has openly expressed that he wished to race in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Dec 4, 12:00
Esteban Ocon on November 28, 2024
Alpine admits Ocon's desire to leave before Abu Dhabi
Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes admits it is "obvious" that Esteban Ocon wants to vacate his seat before the season finale in Abu Dhabi, as discussions over an early release continue.
Dec 2, 09:50
Nikita Mazepin pictured on June 16, 2024
Alpine restructuring points to Hitech sale, says pundit
Renault's Formula 1 team, Alpine, appears to be heading for a sale, according to Dutch journalist Jack Plooij.
Nov 18, 10:55
Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan during the new car launch on February 7, 2024
Alpine quashes rumours of Doohan's 2025 exit
Alpine appears to have swiftly addressed rumours that Jack Doohan may be ousted from his 2025 Formula 1 seat before the season even begins.
Nov 14, 10:15
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on November 3, 2024
Ecclestone hints at cancellation of Doohan's F1 deal
Bernie Ecclestone has acknowledged that Jack Doohan's confirmed Formula 1 seat with Alpine for 2025 may be at risk.
Nov 11, 11:15
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on November 3, 2024
Ecclestone says F1 seat for Colapinto will emerge 'soon'
Bernie Ecclestone believes that a full-time F1 seat is on the horizon for Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto.
Nov 8, 07:30
Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Briatore beams about Alpine's extra millions after Brazil GP
Sunday's race at Interlagos may have delivered a substantial 30 million euro reward for the struggling Alpine team.
Nov 4, 10:00
Flavio Briatore at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Alpine still considering engine partners for 2026
Alpine is still evaluating its "options" for 2026 after Renault, its parent company, decided to end its factory Formula 1 engine project for that season and beyond.
Nov 3, 10:30
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