While Racing Bulls don't have separate development drivers, they have appointed Yuki Tsunoda and Ayumu Iwasa as their reserve drivers for the 2026 F1 season
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A complete overview of all the 2026 reserve and development drivers for every F1 team

With the final round of F1 pre-season testing coming to a close in Bahrain and the lights ready to go out in Melbourne in less than two weeks’ time, eleven teams are adding final touches to their roster and confirming their reserve and development drivers for the 2026 season.  As 22 drivers line up on…

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Alpine F1 team racing driver Franco Colapinto
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Franco Colapinto speaks on where he stands in terms of Alpine’s plans for 2026

It is a two-way battle for Alpine’s second F1 seat in 2026, with Franco Colapinto in contention alongside reserve driver Paul Aron. The Argentine has spoken about his position in Alpine’s plans for 2026, as speculation continues around who will partner Pierre Gasly.  With Gasly already secured until 2028, Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has…

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The Formula 1 paddock has headed to the temple of speed in Monza, for the 2025 F1 Italian GP, starting with FP1.
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F1 | FP1 | Italian GP | Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 with Sainz following in P3

The Formula 1 paddock has arrived at the Temple of Speed for the 2025 F1 Italian GP, beginning with Friday’s FP1 session. After Lando Norris’ retirement at last weekend’s Dutch GP, he will be eager to secure crucial points this weekend to remain in championship contention and reduce the 34-point deficit to leader Oscar Piastri,…

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Franco Colapinto has crashed his Alpine F1 car during Pirelli's tyre test at Hungaroring
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Franco Colapinto crashes Alpine F1 car in Pirelli’s 2026 tyre test at Hungaroring

Alpine have confirmed that Franco Colapinto suffered a massive crash on the second day of Pirelli’s 2026 F1 tyre test at the Hungaroring circuit. The Italian tyre supplier has been conducting regular tests throughout the season to develop its 2026 tyre compounds. The new tyres are smaller and narrower as part of Formula 1’s upcoming…

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McLaren driver Lando Norris on track for FP1 at the 2025 Hungarian GP
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F1 | FP1 | Hungarian GP | Norris sets the pace ahead of Piastri and Leclerc as Alonso sits out morning session

The Hungarian GP weekend kicks off with FP1 at 13:30 local time, with the newly renovated Hungaroring circuit hosting the final round of racing before the F1 summer break.  Conditions are warm and sunny so far, though there is a chance of rain for race day on Sunday.  Fernando Alonso will miss the first practice…

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F2 driver Arvid Lindblad makes his FP1 debut with Red Bull at the F1 British GP weekend
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Young drivers Lindblad and Aron reflect on their respective FP1 debuts at the F1 British GP

Young talents Arvid Lindblad and Paul Aron made appearances during Free Practice 1 at the F1 British GP, getting behind the wheel for Red Bull and Sauber respectively. Both drivers spoke positively about the experience. Lindblad delighted after “amazing” practice session Lindblad described his first official F1 session as “amazing” after stepping into Yuki Tsunoda’s…

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