Media - Colapinto set to oust Doohan for Imola
A chorus of prominent international media outlets is reporting that Jack Doohan's time as an Alpine race driver has come to an end, with Franco Colapinto slated to take his place at the upcoming grand prix at Imola.
23 hours ago
Alpine chiefs keep door open for Colapinto swap
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.
4 days ago
Briatore - F1 should scrap 2026 rules entirely
Flavio Briatore, Alpine's team advisor, has voiced strong opposition to Formula 1's planned technical regulation changes for 2026, arguing that the sport should preserve its current competitive balance.
4 days ago
Sponsor leaks Colapinto's Alpine debut for Imola
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.
7 days ago
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.
13 days ago
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.
18 days ago
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.
20 days ago
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.
22 days ago
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.
24 days ago
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.
26 days ago
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.
28 days ago
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.
28 days ago
Liberty could cash out F1 in 2026 - Times
Formula 1 might change hands in 2026, according to speculation from London's Times newspaper.
28 days ago
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.
29 days ago
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.
30 days ago
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.
32 days ago
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.
43 days ago
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.
48 days ago
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.
49 days ago
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.
52 days ago
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.
52 days ago
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.
54 days ago
Doohan on notice as Briatore schedules imminent 'review'
Flavio Briatore has openly conceded that Jack Doohan's performance will soon come under scrutiny.
54 days ago
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".
54 days ago
Ecclestone, Briatore slam Ferrari's Hamilton move
Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore believe Ferrari has erred by bringing Lewis Hamilton on board.
54 days ago
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.
55 days ago
Briatore hails Domenicali's stronger F1 vision
Flavio Briatore believes his compatriot Stefano Domenicali has significantly bolstered Formula 1's standing.
55 days ago
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.
57 days ago
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.
58 days ago
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.
62 days ago
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."
64 days ago
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.
65 days ago
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.
68 days ago
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.
71 days ago
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.
71 days ago
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.
72 days ago
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.
72 days ago
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.
75 days ago
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.
76 days ago
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.
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