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Alpine "a few races away" on 2026 F1 driver decision, says team boss Steve Nielsen

Alpine set to look internally for its second driver for 2026 to partner Pierre Gasly

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Alpine "a few races away" from making 2026 F1 driver call - Nielsen

Alpine set to look internally for its second driver for 2026 to partner Pierre Gasly

Autosport

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

Autosport

How 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

Motorsport

Why Colapinto is still fighting against a serious Alpine weakness, and for his F1 future

Amid frequent speculation over his future at Alpine, Franco Colapinto vows to keep chipping away at the underwhelming results that he's achieved while struggling with a difficult 2025 Formula 1 car.

Autosport

Franco Colapinto is still fighting Alpine’s weakness, and for his F1 future

Amid frequent speculation over his future at Alpine, Franco Colapinto vows to keep chipping away at the underwhelming results that he's achieved while struggling with a difficult 2025 F1 car.

Motorsport

How can Alpine turn around its plummeting F1 performance?

Alpine's lack of performance over the 2025 season thus far has been put down to its A525 Formula 1 car lacking consistency and tyre management abilities, which now means that the team is 15 points adrift of Sauber at the bottom of the standings.

Motorsport

How can Alpine stop the rot with its F1 performance?

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Franco Colapinto expected to remain in F1 with Alpine for now

Franco Colapinto is expected to stay at the Alpine Formula 1 squad beyond his initial five-race stint.

Autosport

Colapinto expected to remain at Alpine F1 for now

Franco Colapinto is expected to stay at the Alpine Formula 1 squad beyond his initial five-race stint.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton shares how the latest generation of F1 drivers are different

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Lewis Hamilton reacts to ‘significant’ social media abuse F1 drivers face

Drivers such as Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda have faced abuse online from angry fans this season

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Why point-less Bortoleto isn't under pressure in F1 – yet

In terms of points on the board – which convert into dollars in the coffers once Formula 1’s prize funds are dished out – Gabriel Bortoleto has yet to deliver on his considerable early promise. Only two other drivers – Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto – are also on zero…

Motorsport

No points or pressure: How Sauber is supporting Gabriel Bortoleto’s rookie F1 season

Autosport

Why Colapinto’s F1 future is in doubt again

“Sit long by the river,” goes a quote popularly (and incorrectly) attributed to Sun Tzu, “and you will see the bodies of your enemies float by”.

Motorsport

Franco Colapinto is fighting for his F1 future at the Canadian GP

Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore had said there was “no set limit” on how many races Franco Colapinto would contest for the team. But after three disappointing grands prix for the French side, he is now less definitive on the Argentine’s future.

Motorsport

"Nothing to say on this, next question!" – Flavio Briatore’s weird F1 press conference

Following the resignation of Oliver Oakes, Flavio Briatore has taken on the duties of team principal at Alpine – despite not holding the official title.

Autosport

How Briatore captured the room with bizarre F1 Spanish GP press conference performance

Following the resignation of Oliver Oakes, Flavio Briatore has taken on the duties of team principal at Alpine – despite not holding the official title.

The Independent UK

Alpine boss Flavio Briatore ‘should not be back in F1’, says Johnny Herbert

Briatore is de facto team principal at Alpine, 17 years on from his role in F1’s infamous ‘Crashgate’ scandal

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