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Franco Colapinto appeals directly to his fans to tone down their aggressive behaviour ahead of the F1 Monaco GP following the online abused received by Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda

Colapinto appeals directly to his fans ahead of F1 Monaco GP following online abuse received by Doohan and Tsunoda

Senjuti Jash11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has addressed the recent online abuse directed at Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda by a subset of Argentine fans ahead of the F1 Monaco GP. Colapinto’s return to F1 with Alpine has undoubtedly reinvigorated his passionate fanbase. Several media outlets, including Pit Debrief, had reported earlier in the year that Doohan…

Alpine's Pierre Gasly driving his car during the 2025 Imola GP

Gasly analyses costly battle with Leclerc at F1 Imola GP after P13 finish

Ana-Maria Andronic12 months ago12 months ago07 mins

After such an intense race at the F1 Imola GP, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly ended up P13, just a few places away from points. The Frenchman was involved in an incident during some great wheel-to-wheel racing with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Unfortunately for him, Gasly suffered the consequences, exceeding the track and going through the gravel…

Gasly hopeful for top ten start after promising FP2 at F1 Imola GP

Fleur Rogerson12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

Pierre Gasly finish FP2 in spectacular fashion with a P3 finish for Alpine, the result came after a difficult FP1 and left the Frenchman with high hopes for the F1 Imola GP weekend. The weekend didn’t start in the most ideal fashion. In FP1, Pierre Gasly made contact with an animal on track which left…

Pierre Gasly will race alongside Franco Colapinto at the 2025 Imola GP after a shake-up at Alpine.

Gasly: “Business as usual” at Alpine despite recent upheavals ahead of F1 Imola GP

Karishma Persad12 months ago12 months ago010 mins

The 2025 Imola GP arrives at a turbulent moment for Pierre Gasly and the BWT Alpine F1 Team. The decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after only six rounds has generated widespread debate among fans and pundits alike. Criticism intensified after Alpine revealed that Colapinto had been confirmed to drive for only five…

The 2025 F1 Miami GP marked the first quarter mark for the current season, and Pit Debrief writers have given their opinion on who has impressed (winners) and who has not (losers) ahead of the Imola GP this weekend.

The winners and losers a quarter of the way through 2025 F1 season

Editorial Staff12 months ago12 months ago016 mins

The 2025 F1 Miami GP marked the first quarter mark for the current season, and Pit Debrief writers have given their opinion on who has impressed (winners) and who has not (losers) ahead of the Imola GP this weekend. Biggest winners in the 2025 F1 season to date Isack Hadjar — David Coath Isack Hadjar…

Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan at Alpine starting from F1 Imola GP for at least the next 5 rounds

Colapinto to race for at least 5 rounds from F1 Imola GP as Alpine bench Doohan

Senjuti Jash12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

Alpine have announced that Franco Colapinto will make his official debut for the French team at the Imola GP, as Jack Doohan’s F1 journey with them has come to an early end. The 21-year-old will find himself behind the wheel of the A525 for at least the next five races. Doohan only made his F1…

Former BWT Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes

BWT Alpine F1 Team announces sudden departure of Team Principal Oliver Oakes

Chiara Martin12 months ago12 months ago02 mins

In a stunning development that shook the Formula 1 paddock, the BWT Alpine F1 Team has announced the unexpected departure of Team Principal Oliver Oakes, merely six races into the 2025 season. The French outfit confirmed on Tuesday that Oakes, who had only been at the helm since August last year, has stepped down from…

BWT Alpine F1 team's team principal, Oliver Oakes at the Bahrain GP

Oakes discusses A525 strengths and weaknesses after Alpine points at F1 Bahrain GP

Rohit Bhaskar1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

From back-row last year to F1 Bahrain GP points scorers, the rise for Alpine marks a remarkable turnaround for the team. Team Principal Oli Oakes shared his thoughts on their first points of the season following an impressive P4 start. Pierre Gasly finished seventh after holding off Max Verstappen until the final lap of the…

Jack Doohan on track in the Alpine at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

Doohan left to rue what could have been at F1 Bahrain GP

Charlotte George1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Jack Doohan finished P14, unfortunately for him losing out because of the the Safety Car at the F1 Bahrain GP. After looking on track for his maiden points haul, the Alpine driver dropped down the order following a challenging final stint on the hard tyres. He had been running in 9th not long before the…

Jack Doohan on track during FP3 ahead of the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix

Doohan reflects on P11 finish in F1 Bahrain GP qualifying

Eliza-Lei Cook1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Jack Doohan will start P11 for the F1 Bahrain GP after a solid qualifying session that saw him narrowly miss out on Q3. The Alpine driver impressed early on, running as high as fifth in Q1, but ended up just outside the top ten in a very close session. Doohan shines early but just misses…