Alpine driver Jack Doohan has reportedly secured his seat for now, following months of speculation that he might be replaced after a few races. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has claimed that the real reason for his future being secured is a substantial sponsorship that the Australian brings to the team.
Alpine are expected to retain Jack Doohan until the summer break, having seen signs of potential in the first five rounds. For all intents and purposes, the 22-year-old has cleared the first hurdle.
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.
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.
In the aftermath of Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda swapping seats at Red Bull, Adviser Helmut Mark has spoken out about whether or not Franco Colapinto was supposed to join either Red Bull or Racing Bulls.
Over the last few days, Red Bull’s Liam Lawson and VCARB’s Yuki Tsunoda have taken centre stage. A swap between these drivers appears increasingly likely, with the Milton Keynes outfit working to find solutions to Lawson’s nightmare start to 2025.
It feels like an eternity ago since Red Bull had true stability with their driver line-up. The last few days have been flooded with reports about Yuki Tsunoda potentially replacing Liam Lawson.
The 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining seasons of all time. Let's take a look at five bold predictions for Formula 1 this season.
Preseason testing is an annual F1 tradition that allows teams, drivers and the media to see new vehicles in action before the season officially begins.
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has claimed that new reserve driver Franco Colapinto is one of the team's most important "assets" for the future.
Alpine are investing heavily in Franco Colapinto, who they spent several months in negotiations with to sign from Williams. The 21-year-old is currently Alpine’s reserve driver, but the expectation is that – at some stage – he will be promoted to a full-time role.
Even before the beginning of 2025 pre-season testing, there is uncertainty about Alpine’s driver line-up. Jack Doohan, who was awarded a contract last summer, is already at risk of losing his seat.
Williams team principal James Vowles has clarified his earlier comments about Franco Colapinto potentially taking Jack Doohan's Alpine F1 seat in 2025 or 2026.
Williams shocked the F1 grid in 2024 by promoting Franco Colapinto to replace Logan Sargeant mid-season. The Argentine driver was seen by many as the next big thing, but failed to land a seat for this season.
Jack Doohan may soon find himself in the crosshairs as he navigates his future with Alpine in 2025. As Franco Colapinto steps into the role of a reserve driver under the watchful eye of racing executive Flavio Briatore, Doohan's position on the team appears increasingly tenuous.
Alpine's team principal Oliver Oakes has clapped back at criticisms directed towards Jack Doohan following the signing of Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver.
Franco Colapinto's manager, Maria Catarineu, has shed light on the intriguing talks with Red Bull regarding the Argentinian driver's potential entry into the team.
The Alpine F1 Team has secured Argentine talent Franco Colapinto from Williams for the upcoming 2025 season as a reserve and test driver. The team's reported payment to Williams for this transfer was a substantial €20 million for a five-year contract.
Just days into 2025, Alpine have added an important dimension to the F1 transfer market. Franco Colapinto has signed a multi-year deal and joined the French team as a reserve driver.
Williams shocked the F1 paddock when it decided to replace Logan Sargeant with Franco Colapinto for the latter half of 2024. The Argentine driver managed to turn heads over the course of his stint at Grove.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto was involved in a severe crash during the Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying session. The 21-year-old racer, who has quickly made a name for himself in Formula 1, suffered an impact with the barriers exceeding 50G.
Williams prodigy Franco Colapinto shocked the entire F1 paddock with his impressive mid-season debut. The Argentine driver currently has no full-time seat for 2025.
Ahead of the F2 twelfth round in Baku, Oliver Goethe spoke with selected media, including LWOS, about his unexpected step up to F2. The 2024 season of Formula 2 has been characterized by several changes.