The beginning of the Doohan rumours It’s no secret that the rumours and drama at Alpine F1 team has been heating up during the off season. Rumours have spiralled for months, surrounding Jack Doohan and his future at Alpine, before it has even really started. Doohan was signed mid last year to debut in Formula…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 2025 F1 season begins in just over 2 months — but the driver market is already hotting up as Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto are the key players at this moment in time as Flavio Briatore and Alpine F1 continue to make headlines. Pit Debrief has learned that the 21-year-old Australian driver will be…
After impressive junior category performances, Jack Doohan has quite a lot of pressure on his shoulders as he prepares for his first full F1 season with Alpine in 2025. Formula 1 is cutthroat and unforgiving, something spectators have endured time and time again, which adds a major layer of excitement and tight apprehension for the…
Alpine’s special advisor, Flavio Briatore, has shed light on the team’s recent discussions with Carlos Sainz, their interest in rising talents like Franco Colapinto, and the generational shift in F1. Briatore, known for his candid remarks and long-standing influence in the sport, outlined Alpine’s strategic approach as they aim to rebuild their competitive edge. Carlos…
Flavio Briatore believes Alpine will be challenging for the F1 constructors’ title by 2027 under his leadership. The Italian detailed how his controversial return to the sport took shape 15 years after the ‘Crashgate’ race manipulation scandal was discovered, and how he shrugs off criticism by delivering on-track results based on his team management skills….
Flavio Briatore returned to Alpine F1 in June as executive advisor after turmoil within the team led to the departure of several senior executives, and he has spoken about Esteban Ocon, Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly. Since his return, Briatore has made several controversial decisions, most notably dropping Esteban Ocon before the Abu Dhabi Grand…
