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Briatore and Alpine F1 should not wait to replace Doohan if it has no faith in him

Jack Doohan is set to compete in his first full-season in F1 in 2025, after signing a contract with Alpine in August last year, but the Australian, who got a promotion earlier than expected at the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi after Esteban Ocon was released early, is already under enormous pressure from Flavio…

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Sergio Pérez says he will decide on F1 future “in the next six months”

Pit Debrief and selected media attended INSPIRA, where former F1 driver Sergio Pérez spoke for the first time since the news broke that the Mexican won’t be at Red Bull Racing, starting this year. Liam Lawson of New Zealand took his spot. Despite finishing second in the 2023 F1 World Drivers’ Championship, Pérez only managed…

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Aston Martin appoints Andy Cowell as F1 team principal

Aston Martin F1 has appointed Andy Cowell as their new team principal, with Mike Krack moving into a new position ahead of the 2025 season. The Silverstone-based squad arguably had the most disappointing season of the ten teams on the grid in 2024. While they finished P5 in the Constructors’ Championship, the car was slow…

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GM launches dedicated power unit company for its Cadillac F1 project

GM and TWG Motorsports have appointed Russ O’Blenes to head up their newly formed power unit venture for the Cadillac F1 team. O’Blenes has more than 30 years of motor racing engineering experience under his belt. He is already familiar with the brand as the current director of the GM Motorsports Propulsion and Performance team. …

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Franco Colapinto opens up on his first day at the Alpine F1 Team.
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Franco Colapinto joins Alpine F1 as reserve driver

Alpine has secured the services of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto as its test and reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The 21-year-old, who made headlines with his dynamic debut for Williams last season, will now provide crucial support to Alpine’s race team, which features Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan. Colapinto’s rollercoaster debut…

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Ryō Hirakawa, the Japanese driver who has joined Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025
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Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025, with FP1 outing in Suzuka

Amidst recent reports that Jack Doohan only has the first six rounds to prove his worth and keep his seat for the rest of the season, Ryō Hirakawa has joined Alpine as one of their two F1 test and reserve drivers in 2025. The Japanese will share the responsibilities with the former Mercedes junior driver…

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