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Alpine responds to criticism on "straightforward" Ocon/Doohan swap

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes acknowledged the late timing of swapping Esteban Ocon for Jack Doohan was "not perfect" but parried criticism on the "straightforward" decision itself.

Autosport · Dec 7, 2024

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview: McLaren, Ferrari Duel for Title in F1 Season Finale

The historic 2024 season comes to an end this weekend, but not before another championship is decided. Plus, George Russell and Max Verstappen carry their war of words to the track.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2024

F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test: Who is driving in 2024 and more

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set to close the 2024 Formula 1 campaign, but teams and drivers will still be hard at work with the post-season test.

Autosport · Dec 6, 2024

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Haas was unaware of Alpine using Ocon release as leverage

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu said he was completely in the dark about the way that Esteban Ocon's first run for his team in the post-season Abu Dhabi test was used as leverage against the French driver.

Motorsport · Dec 5, 2024

Ocon and WEC star Hirakawa to drive for Haas in Abu Dhabi F1 test

Esteban Ocon will get his first taste of Haas machinery in the end-of-season Formula 1 test in Abu Dhabi, and will be joined by Toyota World Endurance Championship driver Ryo Hirakawa.

Motorsport · Dec 4, 2024

Ocon and WEC star Hirakawa to drive for Haas F1 in Abu Dhabi test

Esteban Ocon will get his first taste of Haas machinery in the end-of-season Formula 1 test in Abu Dhabi, and will be joined by Toyota World Endurance Championship driver Ryo Hirakawa.

Autosport · Dec 4, 2024

Ocon informed of Abu Dhabi F1 exit plan just hours before Qatar GP

Esteban Ocon found out that Alpine wanted him to step down for the final race of the Formula 1 season just hours before the Qatar Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned.

Motorsport · Dec 4, 2024

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Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and every F1 driver ranked ahead of 2024 finale

Ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi, The Independent grades all 23 drivers to take part in at least one race

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

"This is not how I wanted things to end" Esteban Ocon says goodbye to Alpine

The 28-year-old French F1 driver sent a sincere farewell on social to the people he worked closest with, and included a sincere jab at his former employer.

Motorsport · Dec 3, 2024

Ocon speaks out on Alpine F1 exit: "This is not how I wanted things to end"

Esteban Ocon has insisted "this is not how I wanted things to end" having been denied the opportunity to properly say goodbye to members of the Alpine Formula 1 team.

Autosport · Dec 3, 2024

Alpine announces Doohan for Abu Dhabi debut, Ocon out

Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut for the team in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Autosport · Dec 2, 2024

Doohan replaces Ocon at Alpine for F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut for the team in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Dec 2, 2024

Who Is Jack Doohan? The 21 Y.O. Driver Rumoured To Replace Esteban Ocon At Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Vroom vroom.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 2, 2024

Alpine looking for Ocon split resolution that "suits everyone"

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes says an expected deal to replace Esteban Ocon with Jack Doohan for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is moving "in a direction that suits everybody" in their preparation for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Autosport · Dec 1, 2024

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The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Esteban Ocon axed as Alpine confirm replacement driver for final F1 race of season in Abu Dhabi

The Frenchman will not take part in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as his time at Alpine ends

Autosport · Dec 1, 2024

Ocon set to vacate Alpine F1 seat for Abu Dhabi GP

Esteban Ocon is set to stand down from his Alpine Formula 1 seat ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Jack Doohan expected to make his debut at the 2024 finale, Autosport understands.

Motorsport · Dec 1, 2024

Ocon set to vacate Alpine seat for Abu Dhabi GP

Esteban Ocon is set to stand down from his Alpine Formula 1 seat ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Jack Doohan expected to make his debut at the 2024 finale, Motorsport.com understands.

Autosport · Nov 29, 2024

F1 Qatar GP: Norris on sprint pole over Russell, Piastri

Lando Norris took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race over Las Vegas Formula 1 winner George Russell after setting his best time at the first attempt in the final stage.

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Motorsport · Nov 29, 2024

F1 Qatar GP: Norris takes sprint pole from Russell, Piastri

Lando Norris took pole for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race over Las Vegas Formula 1 winner George Russell after setting his best time at the first attempt in the final stage.

Autosport · Nov 27, 2024

Ocon wants answers to understand pace slump against Alpine team-mate

Esteban Ocon has urged his Alpine Formula 1 team to find answers about his lack of pace compared to team-mate Pierre Gasly since the United States Grand Prix.

Autosport · Nov 27, 2024

What's left to play for in the final two F1 races in 2024?

Now that Formula 1's 2024 world drivers' championship has been secured by Max Verstappen after Las Vegas, it could be assumed that the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are little more than dead rubbers. In reality, the 2024 season is far from over as there's still plenty to play…

Motorsport · Nov 26, 2024

Radio failure behind Stroll's Aston Martin Las Vegas pitstop shambles

Lance Stroll's opening pitstop disaster in the Las Vegas GP was caused by his Aston Martin Formula 1 car suffering a radio failure on lap one of the race.

Autosport · Nov 26, 2024

Radio failure behind Stroll’s Aston Martin Las Vegas F1 pitstop shambles

Lance Stroll’s 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix opening pitstop disaster was caused by his Aston Martin Formula 1 car suffering a radio failure on “lap one” of the race.

Autosport · Nov 21, 2024

Which F1 teams are running a special livery for the 2024 Las Vegas GP?

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is set for its second instalment this weekend where Max Verstappen will be hoping to hit the ultimate jackpot of a fourth Formula 1 world championship.

Autosport · Nov 11, 2024

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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