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Axed F1 driver handed surprise Haas reprieve for 2026 season

The 23-year-old will take on his new role after his first stint in F1 was cut short in double quick time

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Alpine's innovative 2026 F1 rear wing explained

'Team Enstone' has a long history of interpreting the regulations differently – and its approach to active aerodynamics at the rear appears to be unique among the 2026 F1 cars seen so far

Autosport

Here's what happened on day one of F1’s secretive closed-door 2026 shakedown

Mercedes won the race to get out on track, but this has been a quiet day of information-gathering for the seven teams that ran - while heavy-handed security established an ever-expanding exclusion zone around the circuit perimeter

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What happened behind closed doors on day one of F1’s secretive 2026 shakedown

Mercedes won the race to get out on track but this has been a quiet day of information-gathering for the seven teams which ran, while heavy-handed security established an ever-expanding exclusion zone around the circuit perimeter

Autosport

Franco Colapinto much more mature, not the child of last year - Flavio Briatore

Alpine boss outlines what he expects from Franco Colapinto in his second F1 season with the team

Motorsport

Why there are "no excuses" for Alpine in F1 2026

The Alpine Formula 1 team sacrificed 2025 to shine in 2026. Now armed with Mercedes power units, the Flavio Briatore-led team has nowhere to hide – and that's exactly how the Enstone team likes it

Autosport

Axed Aussie F1 driver quits team to seek opportunities

Australian Jack Doohan who was dropped by Alpine early in the 2025 grand prix season, has quit the Formula 1 team to "pursue other opportunities".

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Axed F1 driver permanently released by team – eight months after final race

The 22-year-old Australian driver was forced to make way last season after just half-a-dozen races

The Independent UK

Doohan leaves Alpine ahead of F1 2026

Doohan and Alpine have agreed to part ways for 2026

Autosport

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine as rumoured Super Formula switch looms

Doohan and Alpine have agreed to part ways for 2026

Motorsport

Why Alpine believes 2025 discoveries can be benefitted from with Mercedes power

The 2025 season has been a severe test for Alpine, but the French team hopes to reap the rewards with a Mercedes engine. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto outline the most important lessons...

Autosport

Why Alpine believes key lessons from 2025 can pay off with Mercedes power

The 2025 season has been a severe test for Alpine, but the French team hopes to reap the rewards with a Mercedes engine. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto outline the most important lessons...

Motorsport

Nielsen wants Alpine to give Colapinto 'time to mature and deliver' in F1

Franco Colapinto finished the 2025 F1 season without a top-10 result after replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine

Autosport

Alpine: Franco Colapinto needs 'time to mature and deliver points' in F1

Colapinto finished the 2025 F1 season without a top-10 result after replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine

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Lando Norris set for hefty seven-figure 2026 superlicence fee after 2025 F1 title win

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris is set to top the 2026 superlicence fee list

Motorsport

F1 2025 recap: Franco Colapinto wins the fight for Alpine’s second seat

As widely predicted before the start, Doohan didn't last the 2025 F1 season as he was replaced by Colapinto, but the Argentinian also suffered as Alpine's lack of development left it on the back foot

Motorsport

Why Guenther Steiner believes Ollie Bearman is Ferrari-ready: "Obvious candidate"

Guenther Steiner picked Ollie Bearman as his 2025 rookie of the year after the Haas driver outscored team-mate Esteban Ocon

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Oscar Piastri on pole for Qatar Grand Prix as Lando Norris fails to complete last lap in qualifying

Three title contenders fill the top three places for Sunday's race

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The Independent UK

Lance Stroll takes aim at Franco Colapinto: ‘He should focus on scoring a point’

Argentine driver Colapinto had criticised Stroll for a collision with Gabriel Bortoleto at the last race

Motorsport

Lance Stroll fires back at Franco Colapinto with pointed "focus on scoring a point" comment

Lance Stroll has hit back at Franco Colapinto's criticism of his Brazil defence

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton calls out “older drivers” as he pledges support for F1 rookies

Lewis Hamilton says he will continue backing F1’s young drivers even after he retires

Motorsport

Franco Colapinto’s 2026 Alpine contract “earned”, says James Vowles

James Vowles says he is “really proud” of Franco Colapinto after Alpine confirmed the rookie for 2026

Motorsport

“He put Gabi in the wall" - Franco Colapinto slams Lance Stroll’s Brazil GP clash

The Alpine driver hit back against the Canadian following his Brazil Grand Prix clash with Gabriel Bortoleto

Autosport

Colapinto claims Stroll is "always taking people out" after F1 Brazil GP clash with Bortoleto

Bortoleto's maiden home grand prix ended on the first lap after his clash with Aston's Stroll

The Independent UK

Charles Leclerc calls for ‘unity’ after Ferrari chairman criticises F1 drivers

Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have been told to ‘focus on their driving and talk less’ by John Elkann

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