BWT Alpine on track on final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
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F1 Testing | Alpine “have a good base to work from” after “productive” pre-season

The 2025 F1 pre-season testing took place between February 26 to 28 at the Sakhir International Circuit in Bahrain, with BWT Alpine duo, Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan, sharing the track across three days. From behind the wheel of the blue-and-pink A525, Gasly and Doohan helped the team collect crucial data ahead of their…

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Several F1 teams, including Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Red Bull have conducted their shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing kicks off tomorrow.
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Multiple F1 teams conduct shakedown in Bahrain ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit.  Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…

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“So far, he hasn’t been wrong” — Franco Colapinto on what approval of Flavio Briatore means for his future at Alpine F1
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Colapinto: “An honour” to have the trust of Briatore following Alpine F1 move

Franco Colapinto believes that a strong endorsement from Flavio Briatore, who currently serves as an executive advisor to Alpine, bodes well for his future in F1.  After turning the heads of many with his dynamic debut for Williams last year, the Argentine driver joined Alpine last month as one of their test and reserve drivers…

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Speaking in London today, Jack Doohan brushed off questions about Franco Colapinto and his future at Alpine F1 beyond Miami..
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Doohan “embracing” the pressure of Alpine F1 opportunity as Colapinto rumours swirl

Ahead of his second Formula 1 race at Albert Park in Melbourne next month, Jack Doohan faced plenty of questions about Franco Colapinto and his Alpine F1 drive. Colapinto signed for Alpine F1 over the winter. It immediately led to suggestions that the Australian driver was on the back foot. Pit Debrief learned that Doohan…

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Jack Doohan driving an Alpine F1 car
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Oakes: Doohan and Colapinto key for Alpine F1 going forward

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes defended his team’s expanded roster of drivers, which now includes not only veteran Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan, but three reserve drivers in Formula 2 contender Paul Aron, highly touted 2024 Williams fill-in Franco Colapinto and 2022 and 2023 WEC co-champion Ryo Hirakawa. The addition of Colapinto has drawn…

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Franco Colapinto Alpine F1 contract signed on Christmas Eve, his manager reveals

Newly signed Alpine F1 reserve driver Franco Colapinto has shown amazing performances with Williams since his mid-season debut at Italian Grand Prix in Monza. On the back of these performances several teams showed interest in signing the young Argentine, including Red Bull and Alpine F1. Red Bull interest in Colapinto In a recent interview with…

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Franco Colapinto agreed five-year contract with Alpine F1, says his manager

Maria Catarineu, part of the management team of Franco Colapinto, has revealed the duration of the Argentine’s contract with Alpine F1 is a five-year one following an agreement between Flavio Briatore and James Vowles. Flavio Briatore and his pursuit of Colapinto Talking to infobae about the news that was announced last week, Catarineu spoke about…

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