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BWT Alpine Formula One Team announces that Franco Colapinto will drive alongside Pierre Gasly for the next five races

Oakes’s ‘personal’ Alpine F1 departure revealed after brother William Oakes’s arrest

Natalie Johnston1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Former BWT Alpine F1 Team Principal Oliver Oakes’s sudden departure from the team raised many questions and kick-started the F1 rumour mill following the official announcement on Tuesday. The Telegraph has since released that Oakes’ brother William Oakes had been arrested on May 2, explaining Oliver Oakes’s resignation. William Oakes, director of Hitech Grand Prix,…

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 Jash1 month ago1 month ago011 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 Martin1 month ago1 month ago04 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…

The 2025 F1 season begins at Albert Park in Melbourne next Sunday, with some reserve drivers looking on jealously as they see the 20 full-time drivers race.

2025 F1 reserve drivers: a full list

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

The 2025 F1 season begins at Albert Park in Melbourne next Sunday, with some reserve drivers looking on jealously as they see the 20 full-time drivers race. But who are they? And if they get a chance, can they repeat the heroics of Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto from last year? The full list is…

Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes and Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan at F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Oakes praises Doohan for being “punchy” amid Alpine F1 driver switch speculation

Magdalena Put3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes commended Jack Doohan for standing his ground amid media speculation regarding his future at the team following Franco Colapinto’s arrival. The 2025 F1 season hasn’t even started yet, but rookie driver Jack Doohan already finds himself under intense scrutiny. Earlier this year, Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year…

“So far, he hasn’t been wrong” — Franco Colapinto on what approval of Flavio Briatore means for his future at Alpine F1

Colapinto: “An honour” to have the trust of Briatore following Alpine F1 move

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

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…

Speaking in London today, Jack Doohan brushed off questions about Franco Colapinto and his future at Alpine F1 beyond Miami..

Doohan “embracing” the pressure of Alpine F1 opportunity as Colapinto rumours swirl

James O'Connor4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

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…

James Vowles suggests Franco Colapinto could still get Alpine F1 opportunity in 2025

Vowles suggests Colapinto could still get Alpine F1 opportunity in 2025

Rachel Stephens4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Williams’ team principal James Vowles believes that Franco Colapinto’s move to Alpine F1 as a reserve driver is the right step for the young Argentine’s future in formula racing. Despite Colapinto’s stint with Williams in 2024, Vowles believes that Alpine offers the best path back to the grid for the 21-year-old. Vowles has recently reiterated his…

Franco Colapinto celebrates his maiden F2 win. Before being called up to Formula 1, Franco Colapinto enjoyed a successful 2024 F2 season with MP Motorsport. Despite missing the last four rounds of the championship, he finished 9th in the standings with 96 points.

F2 2024 | Season Review | Franco Colapinto

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

After a successful 2023 season in F3, and despite a less-than-ideal cameo in the 2023 Yas Marina F2 round, MP Motorsport promoted Franco Colapinto to their F2 line-up for the 2024 season. This proved to be a good decision for both driver and team as, despite competing in only 10 of the season’s 14 rounds,…

At the 2025 Autosport Awards, Jack Doohan has said that he is looking forward to cementing his place at Alpine and securing his future in F1 in the upcoming season

Jack Doohan looking forward to “cementing” his future at Alpine F1 in 2025

Senjuti Jash4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Making an appearance at the Autosport Awards in London recently, Jack Doohan has shared his thoughts on what it means to be an official Formula 1 driver and how he is looking forward to cementing his future at the Alpine F1 team in the upcoming season. Following Esteban Ocon’s shock departure from the team ahead…