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The young drivers fighting for F1’s last remaining seats

F1 is set to retain many of its current drivers into 2026, with fewer rookies expected in the new year. Here are some of the names who could grace the grid over the coming seasons

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What 2026's F1 rookie crop could look like

2026's F1 grid is set to retain many of the same drivers, with a much smaller rookie crop expected. Here are some of the names who could grace the field over the next couple of seasons

Autosport

Alpine endures worst F1 form yet – but 2026 podiums are the goal

Alpine’s 2025 campaign hit a new low at Monza and Baku, and the team is aware its situation is unlikely to improve – but its focus is on 2026

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Why Alpine is struggling in F1 2025 and betting on 2026 comeback

Alpine’s 2025 campaign hit a new low at Monza and Baku, and the team is aware its situation is unlikely to improve – but its focus is on 2026

Autosport

Franco Colapinto: Tough love from Briatore is making me stronger in F1

The Alpine Formula 1 driver opens up on his relationship with the team's hard-nosed leader, Flavio Briatore

Motorsport

Oscar Piastri, Franco Colapinto avoid F1 Azerbaijan GP pitlane starts

Both Oscar Piastri and Franco Colapinto have undergone chassis changes ahead of the F1 Azerbaijan GP but will not need to start from the pitlane

Motorsport

Franco Colapinto would rather “have a little crash” than slow down

The Alpine driver crashed in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which means he will start the race in 16th

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Piastri, Colapinto avoid Azerbaijan GP pitlane starts despite F1 car chassis changes

Both Oscar Piastri and Franco Colapinto have undergone chassis changes ahead of the F1 Azerbaijan GP but will not need to start from the pitlane

Autosport

Azerbaijan GP qualifying broke the F1 red flag record, here’s how

Difficult conditions and driver errors created a chaotic qualifying session in Baku, which led to a new record for the most red flags in Formula 1 qualifying

Motorsport

Six shunts: How Azerbaijan GP qualifying broke a red flag F1 record

Difficult conditions and driver error created a chaotic qualifying session in Baku

Autosport

Oscar Piastri crashes out as Max Verstappen takes pole in chaotic Azerbaijan GP qualifying

Qualifying was action-packed, featuring a record total of six red flags and lasting almost two hours

The Independent UK

What are Alpine's options for its second seat in F1 2026?

Aside from the Red Bull-owned teams, Alpine has the sole remaining seat available for 2026. We take a look at who is - or should be - in the frame

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Who are Alpine's options for its second F1 2026 seat?

Aside from the Red Bull-owned teams, Alpine has the sole remaining seat available for 2026. We take a look at who is - or should be - in the frame

Autosport

Flavio Briatore's leadership at Alpine is stalling. Will the Board at Renault turn up the pressure?

A team with a rich legacy in F1 seems to be mired in bad decision-making off the track, coupled with poor performances on it. What's gone wrong, and where does the buck stop? Fingers are now pointing to de facto team principal, 75-year-old veteran, Flavio Briatore.

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Alonso's furious Aston Martin rant: "You forgot about me"

Aston Martin's Alonso faced unfortunately placed safety car hurdles between his best laid strategy plans over the course of Formula 1's race at Zandvoort

The Guardian - UK

Lando Norris will ‘give it everything’ in F1 title race after Dutch GP hopes dashed

Lando Norris said he would ‘give everything’ in every race after his retirement in the Dutch Grand Prix handed winner Oscar Piastri a 34-point lead in the drivers’ standings

Autosport

Briatore admits mistake in managing Alpine's F1 driver line-up

Flavio Briatore reflects on his management of Alpine's F1 driver line-up as Franco Colapinto struggles to improve on predecessor Jack Doohan

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Flavio Briatore owns up to Alpine F1 mistake with Franco Colapinto

Flavio Briatore reflects on his management of Alpine's F1 driver line-up as Franco Colapinto struggles to improve on predecessor Jack Doohan

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The main talking points ahead of F1 Dutch GP

As the summer break ends, Formula 1 meets in Zandvoort to start the last 10 grands prix of the season, with key things to look out for at the Dutch Grand Prix

The Independent UK

McLaren set to resume title tussle on F1 return but Red Bull must solve alarming problem

After a four-week summer break, F1 returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Motorsport

Driver market: Who'll fill the last seats for F1 2026 after Cadillac news?

While Cadillac has announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its 2026 F1 driver line-up, there are still positions available elsewhere – in some surprising places

Autosport

F1 driver market: Six seats yet to be filled for 2026

While Cadillac has announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its 2026 F1 driver line-up, there are still positions available elsewhere – in some surprising places

Autosport

How Sainz's arrival pushed Albon and Williams forward in F1 2025

Carlos Sainz has proven to be a worthy benchmark for Alex Albon, which he says has been 'fantastic' for the team and its results over the first half of the 2025 Formula 1 season

Motorsport

How Carlos Sainz’s arrival pushed Alex Albon and Williams forward in F1 2025

Carlos Sainz has proven to be a worthy benchmark for Alex Albon, which he says has been 'fantastic' for the team and its results over the first half of the 2025 Formula 1 season

Autosport

Why new 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class

Only one F1 rookie this year has been driving like a veteran. Next season’s controversial technical reset will force everyone to adopt new habits

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