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Jack Doohan’s Alpine axe was a ticking time bomb – F1 has never been more ruthless to rookies

Doohan lasted seven races at Alpine, while Liam Lawson was two and out at Red Bull. With Franco Colapinto being handed a simple five-race deal, another change could be in the offing after Silverstone in July

The Independent UK

Flavio Briatore takes on Alpine F1 team lead duties as Colapino replaces Doohan

Oliver Oakes has resigned as principal of Alpine with immediate effect and former executive advisor Flavio Briatore is taking over his duties

The Guardian - UK

Cadillac poach well-known Haas figure ahead of 2026 F1 entry

Cadillac, owned by General Motors, are preparing to become F1’s 11th team next year

The Independent UK

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Magazine: Hamilton at Ferrari leads first monthly issue

Autosport magazine has relaunched as a monthly and Lewis Hamilton in red makes the cover for the latest issue, out today (23 January).The seven-time Formula 1 world champion’s move to Ferrari is arguably the biggest storyline of the 2025 motorsport season and seemed a fitting subject to kick off our…

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Just what is Renault thinking by re-signing disgraced ex-F1 team boss Briatore?

One wonders what is going on in the offices of the Renault Group in Boulogne-Billancourt on the outskirts of Paris for it to make such a decision about its Formula 1 operation.

Autosport

F1 technical chief Pat Symonds to leave role

Symonds has been part of the F1 organisation since 2017, having worked as part of a team that shaped grand prix racing's technical regulations to improve the racing.

Motorsport

Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

The phenomenon of boiling, twisting vortices being generated by winged F1 machines has been an issue through the generations.But in the championship’s moves to improve its entertainment spectacle, particularly over the last 20 years or so, the desire to clean-up outwash airflow generated by cars to allow following drivers to…

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Why Andretti doesn’t accept F1’s rejection arguments

Liberty Media and Formula 1 have done some great things for the championship since 2017, but last week they scored what some may see as an own goal.

Autosport

F1, FIA and Extreme H reveal plans for hydrogen working group

The parties will evaluate how hydrogen technology - including both battery systems and fuel cells - can be used across motorsport, with a focus on increasing the sustainability credentials of transport and infrastructure.

Autosport

Teams and FIA to discuss F1 cockpit heat issue in next technical meeting

The TAC is the forum where future rules are discussed by the 10 team technical directors and the governing body, with F1’s technical chief Pat Symonds also contributing.

Autosport

The biggest incidents of F1 cheating: Spygate, Crashgate and more

Formula 1 is populated by drivers and teams alike who revel in the competitive aspect, and will do whatever it takes to win.

Autosport

The computing powerhouse that gives F1 faith over its 2026 car plan

The planned increase in electrification, with a 50/50 power split from the battery and combustion engine, has prompted concerns about drivers running out of energy on the straights and needing to change down gears to recharge.

Motorsport

F1 chiefs say 2026 rules fears prompted by old data

Concerns have emerged in recent weeks about the risks of a wrong step with the new cars in 2026 ruining the spectacle.

Autosport

Podcast: Mercedes' F1 tech rethink, Aston Martin success & Baku sprint changes

Mercedes’ ongoing troubles in F1’s new ground-effect era are the subject of GP Racing’s cover story this month, written by Pat Symonds – formerly Michael Schumacher’s race engineer and one of the consultants responsible for F1’s new ruleset.

Autosport

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The day Alonso gave Schumacher an F1 masterclass

It was the first time that the two had fought so closely for a race victory all the way to the chequered flag, and Alonso’s superb win appeared to signal a changing of the guard.

Autosport

F1 penalties: What penalties can drivers receive and how do they get banned?

Just like in any other sport, in Formula 1 if drivers don’t follow the rules set out by the FIA, then they can be penalised for it.

Motorsport

F1’s sustainable fuel switch will trigger fire safety rethink

As part of its push to hit a net carbon zero target by 2030, F1 is introducing all-new engines that will run of sustainable fuel when the current rules formula ends after 2025.

Autosport

F1 confident it can prevent expensive lab spending war on sustainable fuel

F1 is pushing ahead in abandoning fossil-based products from 2026, as it makes the commitment for cars to be fuelled by 100% sustainable fuel.

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What F1's fan car thoughts say about the quest for better racing

The recent revelation that Formula 1 chiefs briefly evaluated the idea of fan cars being part of a new rules set from 2026 was fascinating on two levels.

Autosport

Why F1 considered reintroducing 'fan car' aerodynamics for 2026

The recent revelation that Formula 1 chiefs briefly evaluated the idea of fan cars being part of a new rules set from 2026 was fascinating on two levels.

Daily Mirror

Michael Schumacher's former F1 race engineer spills secrets including "unstable car" claim

Pat Symonds, now one of F1's top bosses, worked with Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Fernando Alonso in the past, and has been giving inside information about those icons of the sport

Autosport

F1 explains plan for active aero to improve racing for 2026

Formula 1 is looking at using active aerodynamics under the 2026 technical regulations to make up for the downforce lost when behind another car to improve following performance.

Daily Mirror

F1 chief makes Arsenal point and risks Max Verstappen fury over "error generator" view

Double F1 champion Verstappen has made it clear on a number of occasions that he is not a fan of F1 Sprints, but the sport has pressed ahead with its plans to expand the format anyway

Daily Mirror

F1 chief agrees with FIA president over Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin move

Both FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem and F1's chief technical officer Pat Symonds have expressed similar views about Alonso's chances of success at Aston Martin in recent days

Autosport

F1 hopes 2026 engine rules "level the playing field" for new manufacturers

Formula 1 hopes the new engine rules for 2026 help “level the playing field” for incoming manufacturers amid growing OEM interest.

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