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10 unexpected things to expect from F1 in 2025

Take a step back in time to January 2024 and tell yourself that in a year's time you'll know that Lewis Hamilton has moved from Mercedes to Ferrari, Carlos Sainz is at Williams, Liam Lawson has landed a Red Bull seat, and a fellow called Franco Colapinto (did you even…

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The blessing and curse in Bearman’s second 2024 substitute appearance

One-time Formula 1 team-mates Ollie Bearman and Charles Leclerc share much common ground – beyond their shared experience racing Ferrari’s SF-24 around Jeddah’s high-speed city track blast.

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Alpine prioritising "professionalism" in search for Ocon replacement

Ocon and Alpine announced prior to the Canadian Grand Prix that they would part ways at the end of 2024, in the wake of his first-lap clash with team-mate Pierre Gasly at Monaco.

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Alpine promises Ocon equal F1 status with Gasly despite impending departure

Ocon was annoyed after the Canadian Grand Prix that the team had not followed through on a promise that, after giving up a place to Gasly to see if he could attack Daniel Ricciardo, the position was not given back before the chequered flag.

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Alpine F1's Doohan given Canada FP1 outing after Ocon exit confirmed

The decision to run him in Montreal is interesting because it comes just days after the French manufacturer confirmed the departure of Ocon at the end of this season.

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Alpine's Doohan stands in for Ocon in F1 Canada FP1

The decision to run him in Montreal is interesting, because it comes as Doohan eyes an opportunity to step up to a race seat as Ocon’s replacement at the French manufacturer next year.

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Ocon to leave Alpine at end of F1 season

The news comes in the wake of the controversy over Ocon’s collision with team-mate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix that left team management upset. Although it is understood that the decision is not based entirely on what happened at Monaco, the recent events did play a part in…

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Ocon to leave Alpine after 2024 F1 season

The news comes in the wake of the controversy over Ocon's collision with team-mate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix that left team management upset.

Motorsport

Ocon: Sanchez signing shows Alpine is serious about F1 turnaround

Ocon and team-mate Pierre Gasly endured a torrid start to the 2024 season with Alpine, which is one of three teams yet to score points.

Autosport

Mooted F1 points system like "putting a plaster on a big cut" - Ocon

As revealed by Motorsport.com ahead of the Chinese GP, the FIA, FOM and F1 teams are to discuss the idea of increasing the points-scoring positions down to 12th, two more than currently on offer.

Motorsport

Ocon wants set-up changes after China F1 sprint as "performance left on the side"

The Frenchman was granted Alpine's new floor upgrade initially pencilled in for Miami, as one undertray construction was fast-tracked in time for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Alpine takes covers off 2024 A524 F1 car

In a season launch at its Enstone headquarters, that also included the unveiling of its hypercar for the World Endurance Championship, Alpine revealed the challenger that it hopes will return it to the front after dropping from fourth to sixth in 2023. Alpine's livery, which was designed in collaboration with…

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Alpine takes covers off 2024 F1 car

In a season launch at its Enstone headquarters, that also included the unveiling of its hypercar for the World Endurance Championship, Alpine revealed the challenger that should help it return to the front of the midfield after dropping from fourth to sixth in 2023. Alpine's livery, which was designed in…

Motorsport

Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes

Abu Dhabi's one-day test is a combined exercise to hand Pirelli extra tyre data while also providing a chance to rookie drivers to gather valuable miles. All teams ran two cars, one for each assignment.

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What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2023 Las Vegas GP

Formula 1's return to Las Vegas got off to a shockingly bad start with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz striking a loose water valve cover in FP1 and that session having to be abandoned after just eight minutes of running. What followed was a communications and optics horror show from both the…

Autosport

What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula 1’s return to Las Vegas got off to a shockingly bad start with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz striking a loose water valve cover in FP1 and that session having to be abandoned after just eight minutes of running. What followed was a communications and optics horror show from both the…

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Max Verstappen wins F1 title in Qatar GP sprint race – as it happened

Max Verstappen is world champion for the third year in a row after finishing second in a Qatar sprint race won by Oscar Piastri

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Ocon: Alpine F1 swap policy "clear" amid Gasly confusion in Japan

In the final stages of last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, Gasly was asked to let Ocon by to repay the favour from earlier in the race, as the pair ran ninth and 10th.

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Gasly 'doesn't understand' Alpine order to swap positions in F1 Japanese GP

In the final stages of the Suzuka race, Gasly was asked to let Ocon by as the pair were set to finish ninth and 10th.

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Gasly: Alpine's Ocon swap wasn't discussed before Japan F1 race

In the final stages of the Suzuka race, Gasly was asked to let Ocon by as the pair was set to finish ninth and 10th.

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Ocon's seat broke in two pieces after Hungary F1 crash sent him airborne

Alfa Romeo driver Guanyu Zhou appeared to trigger anti-stall when he attempted to launch from fifth on the grid after starring in qualifying. As he worked to recover, he nosed into the back of the returning Daniel Ricciardo under braking into the Turn 1 downhill right-hander.

Autosport

Why Alpine "need" Silverstone F1 upgrades to be a step forward

After a strong recent run, Alpine had a below-par weekend in Austria, with the only highlights a seventh for Ocon in the rain-affected sprint and 10th in the Grand Prix for Pierre Gasly - after a post-race penalty relegated him one position.

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Alpine "needs" Silverstone F1 upgrades to be a step forward - Ocon

After a strong recent run, Alpine had a below-par weekend in Austria, with the only highlights a seventh for Ocon in the rain-affected sprint and 10th in the grand prix for Pierre Gasly - after a post-race penalty relegated him one position.

Autosport

Clarkson delivers on Alpine F1 Monaco podium promise

The Grand Tour presenter has found F1 hard to steer clear of this season after attending the Bahrain season opener, his first time at a track "in years".

Motorsport

Clarkson makes good on Alpine Monaco F1 bet with factory beer delivery

The Grand Tour presenter has found F1 hard to steer clear of this season after attending the Bahrain season opener, his first time at a track "in years".

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