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Should F1 change its race weekend format? Our writers debate

There are no concrete plans yet, but Stefano Domenicali’s recent comments have reignited debate about possible changes to Formula 1’s grand prix format

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Does F1 need to shake up its weekend format – and if so, how? Our writers debate

There are no concrete plans yet, but Stefano Domenicali’s recent comments have reignited debate about possible changes to Formula 1’s grand prix format

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New Alpine F1 team boss will be appointed soon - Flavio Briatore

The Alpine Formula 1 squad appears a little closer to appointing a full-time team principal to replace Oliver Oakes, who departed unexpectedly and with immediate effect at the beginning of May.

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Gasly: Sixth in F1 constructors’ “unthinkable” for Alpine at start of 2024

Pierre Gasly called Alpine’s charge to sixth place in the 2024 Formula 1 world constructors' championship “unthinkable” after recovering from its slow and overweight car at the start of the season.

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Alpine did the "unthinkable" with 6th in the Constructors' Championship: Gasly

Alpine secures 6th in constructors' championship, Gasly finishes 7th in season finale, achieving his targets of 10th place in WDC and avoiding crash damage.

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The positive for Haas F1 in Alpine's double podium sucker punch

Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu revealed he "never expected" Alpine to secure its double podium in Brazil that vaulted it to sixth in the Formula 1 constructors' standings - but he pointed to the positive performance displayed by future driver Esteban Ocon.

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The positive for Haas in Alpine's double podium sucker punch

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What the potential $30m constructors’ windfall from Brazil could mean for Alpine

As Formula 1 departed from a wet and windy Brazilian Grand Prix, the forecast was looking decidedly brighter for one team in particular, with Alpine's cargo including two podium trophies.

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The uplifting chapter Ocon and Gasly added to their complicated history

For the first time since the pair started sharing the Formula 1 grid, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly joined each other on the podium of a grand prix, capitalising on a bold strategy in a wet Interlagos classic to finish second and third behind the untouchable Max Verstappen.

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Alpine's shock double podium in Brazil could lead to $30m payday

The sensational double podium for Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly In Brazil has been a big boost for Alpine for a variety of reasons, with its three-place jump in the constructors' standings potentially making a $30m difference at year's end.

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How a world karting champion ended up an F1 team boss

Oliver Oakes might be able to lay claim to being the quickest team principal in F1, but for the meantime however, he has his work cut out in saying the same for his Alpine team. 

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Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

The Haas F1 Team has the opening for a Race Engineer to be based in Banbury, UK but will require extensive travel.

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Famin to stand down as Alpine F1 team principal after summer break

Bruno Famin has announced that he will stand down as Alpine Formula 1 team principal at the end of August, with Hitech F2 and F3 boss Oliver Oakes expected as his replacement.

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The story behind Ocon's Canadian GP Alpine F1 outburst

Having given up a position late on to team-mate Pierre Gasly to allow him to try to overtake Daniel Ricciardo ahead, Ocon felt massively let down when the pledge to swap positions back if it failed did not happen. As a consequence, Ocon was livid and lambasted his team's decision…

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Why Ocon's 'not a team player' reputation exists - and how he can fix it

The incident, where Ocon tried to barge his way past Gasly, proved terminal for the aggressor as his car became briefly airborne and caused damage that could not be repaired during the red flag. It very nearly took Gasly out of the race too, as he sustained a puncture and…

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Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

Williams Racing is looking to recruit a Head of Events – Esports to lead the delivery of industry-leading events and experiences program to partners, fans and guests visiting the Williams site in Oxfordshire and at external events around the world.

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Why do so many F1 stars live in Monaco?

Sponsored by Monaco is considered home for almost half of the 20 drivers on the current F1 grid as well as Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff but there are more reasons than just the huge tax-free benefits that draw them there. One of the world's smallest nations, Monaco has a…

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Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp

Alpine was already braced for a low-key start to the season after a late concept change, which meant it had initially made a sideways step over the winter while its rival teams were full steam ahead with bringing improvements to their cars. But team principal Famin admitted the nature of…

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The Aston Martin F1 Team is looking for a Race Team Assistant.

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The Alpine F1 Team have the opportunity for someone to join their team as an Intern within the Build and Test department.

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Alpine F1 Team are looking for a Digital Content Creator to join their Communications Team.

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Kush Maini’s Formula One dream gets a shot in the arm

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Italian GP could be "trickiest" race for Verstappen in F1 2023 - Gasly

By triumphing at his home race at Zandvoort last weekend, Verstappen equalled Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel's record of nine consecutive wins, and thus victory at Monza will put him out on his own on 10 wins.

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Perez: Szafnauer should have been given more time at Alpine F1 team

Szafnauer parted company with Alpine after the recent Belgian Grand Prix following a disagreement between himself and the sportscar manufacturer’s bosses over the timeline needed for it to win in F1.

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Alpine F1 team in period of "pain and trouble" - Vowles

Williams has lured Alpine's Pat Fry to Grove. His appointment was confirmed minutes after the French squad revealed team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane will leave after this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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