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Opinion: Why WEC’s BoP secrecy stance is set to backfire

The WEC will no longer publish BoP tables for each race - a move that has proved unpopular with fans so far

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WEC to stop publishing BoP figures in 2026: 'We're protecting ourselves from speculation'

The FIA and ACO have explained why the performance-levelling figures for each car will not be disclosed this year

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The convergence steps on the path to discover the WEC's true golden age

The majority of manufacturers in the World Endurance Championship are making the right noises for a convergence of the Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh rulesets, so what are the next steps and is it attainable?

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Alpine F1 team boss Oliver Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes as resigned with immediate effect, the team has announced. Oakes was brought to the team in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Flavio Briatore. But six races into the 2025 season Oakes has…

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Gasly's optimism that "pieces falling in the right place" at Alpine seems well placed

An effervescent Pierre Gasly believes that Alpine is operating at “the best” he has seen since joining the Anglo-French outfit in 2023, marking a considerable sea change in the team's fortunes compared to its flat-footed start to last season.

Autosport

Briatore's blueprint to replicate Alpine's past F1 title success

It turns out that Formula One Management is not alone in planning on producing a new movie. If Flavio Briatore gets his way, then Alpine is also working on a blockbuster hit that would tell the story of it winning the 2027 Formula 1 world championship.

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How Briatore aims to direct Alpine’s F1 title ambitions into a blockbuster hit

It turns out that Formula One Management are not alone in planning on producing a new movie. If Flavio Briatore gets his way, then Alpine is also working on a blockbuster hit that would tell the story of it winning the 2027 Formula 1 world championship.

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Alpine open to entering IMSA with LMDh car in the future

Alpine says it would be “logical” to compete in the IMSA SportsCar Championship once the brand inches closer to entering the North American automotive market.

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Alpine ‘pushing’ to retain Mick Schumacher in WEC line-up next year

Alpine says it is doing all it can to retain Mick Schumacher as a part of its Hypercar line-up in the World Endurance Championship next year.

Autosport

Alpine to continue to use Viry factory for WEC irrespective of F1 engine decision

Alpine’s factory effort in the World Endurance Championship will not be affected by any potential changes to its Formula 1 engine programme.

Autosport

Alpine concedes definitive Le Mans engine fix unlikely this year

Alpine appears unlikely to introduce the engine upgrade to overcome the problem that resulted in the early retirement of both its cars at the Le Mans 24 Hours this season.

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Alpine concedes definitive WEC engine fix unlikely this year

Alpine appears unlikely to introduce the engine upgrade to overcome the problem that resulted in the early retirement of both its cars at the Le Mans 24 Hours this season.

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Gasly faced "problems on top of problems" after Alpine mistakes

Pierre Gasly has called for Alpine to cut out its "mistakes", having been stuck with "problems on top of problems" in the lead-up to Formula 1's summer break.

Autosport

How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing

It's happened: the cork has finally fired out of the bottle. And unexpectedly so, as it turns out; just as everyone had averted its gaze from the glass receptacle's neck, the stopper broke free of its moorings and landed straight into the lap of James Vowles. Carlos Sainz has signed…

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix

Leaving Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes was dealing with the joy of what turned out to be a win after all for long-time race leader Lewis Hamilton, but the hurt (and embarrassment) of losing George Russell’s on-the-road triumph after his one-stop gamble had seemingly paid off.

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Ben Hunt: The questions lingering as Famin becomes Alpine's latest F1 fall guy

There is one lasting image I have of Alpine's departing team principal, Bruno Famin, that sums up his short tenure with the struggling Formula 1 team. It came, of all places, at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport in the hours after the Canadian Grand Prix where Alpine finished in ninth and tenth place.

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What we have learned about Renault’s F1 engine plans

Despite no official confirmation about the end of Renault’s engine efforts in Formula 1, it has been clear for several weeks where things are heading.

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Bruno Famin to Exit Role as Alpine F1 Team Principal by End of August

The French team has struggled this season.

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Famin to stand down as Alpine team principal after F1 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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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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Alpine set for new F1 team boss with Oakes tipped to replace Famin

Alpine is poised for a further shake-up of its Formula 1 operation, with Hitech F2 and F3 boss Oliver Oakes expected to become its new team principal.

Autosport

Why Alpine's new F1 technical boss is confident it can bounce back

Watch: How Hamilton Triumphed Against the Odds - F1 British Grand Prix Analysis

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Alpine retains Gasly on new multi-year F1 deal

Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension to remain with the Alpine Formula 1 team on a multi-year basis. The Frenchman's signing for another season ensures that Alpine retains continuity into 2025, as it announced previously that it was parting ways with Esteban Ocon at the end of the current…

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Alpine boss Famin 'doesn't mind' Briatore's F1 past after controversial hire

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Bruno Famin says he "doesn't really mind about the past" after the squad announced the controversial Flavio Briatore as its executive advisor.

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Alpine boss Famin "doesn't mind" Briatore's F1 past after controversial hire

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Bruno Famin says he "doesn't really mind about the past" after the team announced the controversial Flavio Briatore as its executive advisor.

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