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Yuki Tsunoda reacts to losing his seat at Red Bull next season and discusses his 2025 F1 campaign ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Yuki Tsunoda reflects on losing his F1 seat and 2025 campaign with Red Bull ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Senjuti Jash4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins mins

Yuki Tsunoda has opened up about losing his seat at Red Bull next season, the limits of his current contract, potential opportunities as a reserve driver, any regrets he harbours, the impact of his Imola crash on the remainder of his 2025 campaign, and his overall growth as he gears up for the F1 Abu…

Colapinto to race for at least 5 rounds from F1 Imola GP as Alpine bench Doohan

Senjuti Jash8 months ago8 months ago06 mins 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…

Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025, with FP1 outing in Suzuka

Senjuti Jash12 months ago12 months ago03 mins mins

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…