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Alpine team advisor Flavio Briatore says rookie driver Franco Colapinto simply needs "time" to find his footing in Formula 1.
May 31, 11:45
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Carlos Sainz Sr has admitted it would be no small task to defeat Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year's FIA presidential election.
May 30, 12:00
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Thailand appears to be making rapid progress toward joining the Formula 1 calendar by 2028, with fresh concerns emerging about the future of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
May 27, 11:30
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Formula 1 insiders are voicing concerns that the new Monaco-only rule mandating two pitstops per driver on Sunday could be exploited by teams looking to manipulate strategy.
May 23, 10:30
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A third potential rival to Mohammed Ben Sulayem's presidency of the FIA may now be preparing to enter the race for motorsport's top job.
May 22, 10:30
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James Vowles isn't ready to declare Ferrari's decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton a mistake — but he's happy to have benefited from it anyway.
May 22, 10:00
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Flavio Briatore says he's staying calm and "patient" with Franco Colapinto after the Argentine's difficult debut for Alpine at Imola.
May 19, 11:30
Carlos Sainz says he's more than content to be racing in a blue car in 2025, especially as his old team continues to flounder.
May 18, 15:49
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Max Verstappen ensures three-driver title battle with Emilia Romagna Grand Prix win
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, setting up a three-driver Formula 1 title battle.May 18, 14:55
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has retracted his earlier assertion that rookie Franco Colapinto is assured only the next five Formula 1 races in the seat previously held by Jack Doohan.
May 17, 10:35
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Williams team principal James Vowles has walked back his initial suggestion that Alex Albon disregarded team instructions during the Miami Grand Prix.
May 12, 12:00
Rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr has voiced support for his son's decision to join Williams in 2025, while confirming he is considering a run for FIA president later this year.
May 9, 10:30
Carlos Sainz Sr, the renowned rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, has revealed he is "seriously" contemplating a run for the presidency of the FIA, the sport's governing body.
May 8, 15:00
Carlos Sainz has expressed frustration over Williams' choice to cease development of their 2025 Formula 1 car, redirecting resources toward the 2026 season.
May 4, 10:35
Alpine's top leadership, team principal Oliver Oakes and advisor Flavio Briatore, have stopped short of dismissing rumours that the Miami Grand Prix could be Jack Doohan's final Formula 1 race, with Franco Colapinto potentially poised to take his place.
May 3, 11:35
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Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has intensified the scrutiny on Lando Norris by branding the McLaren driver a "weak person" amid his battle with teammate Oscar Piastri for the 2025 title.
May 1, 16:00
A major sponsor of Franco Colapinto has rapidly backtracked after inadvertently suggesting that the young Argentine driver would replace Jack Doohan at Alpine for the Imola Grand Prix.
May 1, 13:45
The Miami Grand Prix this weekend may mark Jack Doohan's final race for Alpine, as speculation intensifies that Franco Colapinto is poised to take his seat, potentially as early as Imola.
Apr 30, 09:00
The future of Imola's Formula 1 race appears increasingly uncertain, as developments in Spain point to a potential shift in the sport's global calendar.
Apr 28, 09:45
Franco Colapinto's Argentine sponsors may need to dig deep to secure the Alpine race seat currently occupied by rookie Jack Doohan, as financial hurdles stand in the way of a potential driver swap.
Apr 24, 12:00
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