Colapinto's bid to oust Doohan hinges on money
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, 13:00
Colapinto payment rumours swirl as Doohan stays focused
Jack Doohan remains unfazed by ongoing speculation about his position at Alpine, dismissing talk surrounding reserve driver Franco Colapinto.
Apr 19, 09:30
Alpine emerges as surprise contender for Verstappen
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested Alpine could be a dark horse in the race to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
Apr 17, 16:00
Doohan safe in Alpine seat until mid-season
Jack Doohan seems to have steadied his position at Alpine, with his race seat now appearing secure at least until the European summer.
Apr 15, 10:15
Briatore eager for Alpine's Renault engine exit
Flavio Briatore is counting down to Alpine's switch from Renault's works engines at the season's end.
Apr 13, 08:19
Ex-F1 stars criticise Alpine's handling of Doohan situation
Two ex-Formula 1 drivers have sharply criticised Alpine for subjecting rookie Jack Doohan to excessive pressure at the outset of his career.
Apr 11, 13:30
Colapinto's F1 return not Alpine's focus - Briatore
Alpine team advisor Flavio Briatore has dismissed the urgency of placing Franco Colapinto in a race seat, despite intense speculation surrounding Jack Doohan's position.
Apr 9, 14:30
Newey's impact yet to show at Aston Martin - Albers
Pirelli is set to launch an "experiment" aimed at avoiding a repeat of the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix, a move that could spell trouble for Red Bull.
Apr 9, 13:30
Liberty could cash out F1 in 2026 - Times
Formula 1 might change hands in 2026, according to speculation from London's Times newspaper.
Apr 9, 09:30
Doohan battling injury amid rising Colapinto threat
Jack Doohan's troubles at Alpine have taken a turn for the worse, with new footage showing him struggling to exit his cockpit after the Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 8, 14:50
Doohan 'not certain' to keep Alpine seat for Bahrain
Jack Doohan's precarious position at Alpine shows no signs of easing, with new footage revealing Franco Colapinto conducting a 'TPC' test at Monza.
Apr 7, 12:30
Oakes admits Doohan 'unrest' amid Colapinto rumours
Jack Doohan's struggles at Alpine took a dramatic turn at Suzuka when the rookie Australian suffered a 300kph crash, intensifying the pressure on his precarious race seat.
Apr 5, 08:45
Insiders predict Lawson has 'few more races' at Red Bull
Paddock sources are casting doubt on widespread claims that Liam Lawson may have already completed his final outing in Red Bull's 2025 car.
Mar 25, 08:15
Alpine's Oakes stands by four-reserve strategy
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has stood up for the team's choice to enlist four reserve drivers for 2025.
Mar 20, 09:00
Jack and Mick Doohan stay cool amid Alpine rumours
Jack Doohan and his renowned father Mick exude confidence, publicly and behind the scenes, that the 22-year-old rookie will still be behind the wheel of an Alpine come the close of the 2025 season.
Mar 19, 10:15
Marko to judge Lawson over opening races
It's only the first of 24 rounds, but George Russell believes the 2025 season is already a foregone conclusion.
Mar 16, 11:49
Domenicali off to Thailand post-Melbourne GP
Freshly reappointed Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali will fly from Melbourne to Bangkok following Sunday's season opener.
Mar 16, 08:48
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.
Mar 14, 10:45
Doohan on notice as Briatore schedules imminent 'review'
Flavio Briatore has openly conceded that Jack Doohan's performance will soon come under scrutiny.
Mar 14, 10:15
Newey's 'magic' only weeks away, predicts Alonso
Fernando Alonso is optimistic that Adrian Newey's "magic" could shine through at Aston Martin within a matter of "weeks".
Mar 14, 09:15
Ecclestone, Briatore slam Ferrari's Hamilton move
Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore believe Ferrari has erred by bringing Lewis Hamilton on board.
Mar 14, 08:30
Marko backs Briatore's threat to axe Doohan
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes Alpine's Flavio Briatore is not bluffing about potentially dropping Jack Doohan from his race seat in the near future.
Mar 13, 11:30
Briatore hails Domenicali's stronger F1 vision
Flavio Briatore believes his compatriot Stefano Domenicali has significantly bolstered Formula 1's standing.
Mar 13, 11:00
Carlos Sainz surprised by 2025 Williams' potential
Carlos Sainz has revealed he was pleasantly taken aback when he first drove his new car for the 2025 season.
Mar 11, 15:30
Colapinto's manager tells fans to cool Doohan criticism
Franco Colapinto's manager has appealed for restraint as speculation intensifies ahead of the 2025 season.
Mar 10, 08:30
Marko stunned by Alpine's pre-season surge
Alpine is edging closer to Formula 1's top four teams, Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko has declared, following the French team's standout Bahrain pre-season test pace.
Mar 6, 09:40
Alpine boss confirms Mazepin chat in Bahrain
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has dismissed speculation surrounding Dmitry Mazepin's presence at last week's Bahrain pre-season test, insisting the Russian was merely "catching up."
Mar 4, 17:30
F1 paddock crowns McLaren Bahrain test champions
With Bahrain's pre-season testing now complete, Formula 1 insiders unanimously point to McLaren as the frontrunners for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 3, 11:00
Alpine Stays French despite Mazepin's Bahrain visit
Alpine continues to stand as a French Formula 1 outfit, even if interest from within France itself appears lacking.
Feb 28, 08:45
Renault CEO dismisses talk of Alpine F1 disposal
Luca de Meo, Renault's CEO, has firmly dismissed suggestions that the French automaker is gearing up to divest its Formula 1 team.
Feb 25, 17:00
Ex-GP winner sizes up 2025's six F1 rookies
A past grand prix victor has offered his insights on the largest group of Formula 1 rookies seen in over a decade.
Feb 25, 16:30
Briatore denies being Doohan's F1 career 'killer'
Flavio Briatore isn't ruling out the possibility of Alpine shaking up its driver lineup mid-season in 2025.
Feb 24, 10:10
Paul Ricard trumps Paris for French GP, says Estrosi
A prominent figure behind the now-defunct French GP has dismissed calls for Formula 1 to stage its return in Paris.
Feb 24, 09:30
Briatore backs 'asset' Colapinto as Alpine's future star
Franco Colapinto has quickly established himself as one of Alpine's "most important assets," according to influential team advisor Flavio Briatore.
Feb 21, 08:40
F1 needs a French GP in Paris, Briatore insists
Flavio Briatore believes Formula 1 should return to France, but only with a race in Paris.
Feb 20, 08:15
Alpine targets title challenge by '27, says Briatore
Alpine has set its sights on fighting for the Formula 1 title by 2027, according to team advisor Flavio Briatore.
Feb 14, 09:05
Doohan's Alpine seat already 'decided' for Colapinto
Some within the Formula 1 paddock believe Jack Doohan's time in the sport could be very short-lived, with rising speculation that Franco Colapinto may take his Alpine seat before the end of 2025.
Feb 13, 10:00
Hamilton feeling settled amid high expectations
Lewis Hamilton is settling in well at Ferrari, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, one of Italy's most respected sports newspapers.
Feb 12, 11:00
Doohan determined to secure long-term F1 future
Jack Doohan has made it clear that he is fully committed to establishing himself as a permanent fixture on the Formula 1 grid.
Feb 4, 09:30
No added pressure on Doohan because of Colapinto - team
Alpine has denied that rookie Jack Doohan is facing undue "pressure" ahead of his Formula 1 debut, despite growing speculation about Franco Colapinto's potential future on the grid within the team.
Jan 24, 09:45
