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Kondo defends ex-F1 racer Jack Doohan after three Super Formula test crashes

The Alpine F1 reserve driver is expected to contest Super Formula in 2026, but his maiden test didn't go to plan

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Kondo defends ex-F1 driver Doohan despite three crashes in Super Formula test

The Alpine F1 reserve driver is expected to contest Super Formula in 2026, but his maiden test didn't go to plan

Autosport

Ugo Ugochukwu tops Suzuka Super Formula test as Jack Doohan crashes three times

Ugochukwu leads the way in the annual Suzuka December test, while Doohan endures a difficult start to life in Super Formula

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Illness forces Kalle Rovanpera out of Super Formula test after just one session

Rovanpera’s transition into single-seater racing in Super Formula got off to a rocky start after he was forced to pull out of post-season testing at Suzuka

Motorsport

Rovanpera out of Super Formula test with illness

Kalle Rovanpera’s transition into single-seater racing in Super Formula has been halted by illness

Autosport

Doohan becomes last-minute addition to Super Formula's Suzuka test

Doohan named on final Suzuka entry list ahead of expected switch to Super Formula in 2026

Autosport

Jack Doohan becomes last-minute addition to Super Formula's Suzuka test

Doohan named on final Suzuka entry list ahead of expected switch to Super Formula in 2026

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Team Goh will return to Super Formula in 2026

Team Goh will run a one-car entry as part of its Super Formula comeback next year

Motorsport

Team Goh returns to Super Formula for 2026

Team Goh will make a comeback in Super Formula next year with a one-car entry

Autosport

Williams F1 junior Browning set for Super Formula test ahead of expected series switch

Luke Browning will take part in next week’s Super Formula test in preparation for an expected move into the Japanese series

Autosport

Franco Colapinto’s 2026 Alpine contract “earned”, says James Vowles

James Vowles says he is “really proud” of Franco Colapinto after Alpine confirmed the rookie for 2026

Motorsport

Who slept worst last night: Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton already knew beforehand that this would be a lost Sunday – the self-fulfilling prophecy was the logical consequence

Motorsport

F1 2026 grid: What is next season's driver line-up in Formula 1?

The F1 2026 driver line-up is now complete

Autosport

Alpine F1's Steve Nielsen: Talent, not money, sealed the deal for Franco Colapinto

Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen says the team has extended Franco Colapinto's deal into 2026 after performances that increasingly matched team-mate Pierre Gasly

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Doohan F1 hopes sunk as Colapinto lands Alpine deal

Jack Doohan is being tipped for a racing return in Japan after his F1 dream was effectively buried by news that Franco Colapinto will continue with Alpine.

The Independent UK

Alpine make call on 2026 driver pairing after Franco Colapinto’s point-less streak

The Argentine driver replaced Jack Doohan after six races this year but is yet to register a top-10 finish

Autosport

Doohan set for Super Formula switch as F1 return chances fade

Jack Doohan looks increasingly likely to join Super Formula next season as Alpine closes in on a new deal with Franco Colapinto

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Jack Doohan set for Super Formula move as F1 return chances fade

Doohan looks increasingly likely to join Super Formula next season as Alpine closes in on a new deal with Franco Colapinto

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Alpine "a few races away" on 2026 F1 driver decision, says team boss Steve Nielsen

Alpine set to look internally for its second driver for 2026 to partner Pierre Gasly

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Alpine "a few races away" from making 2026 F1 driver call - Nielsen

Alpine set to look internally for its second driver for 2026 to partner Pierre Gasly

Motorsport

What are Alpine's options for its second seat in F1 2026?

Aside from the Red Bull-owned teams, Alpine has the sole remaining seat available for 2026. We take a look at who is - or should be - in the frame

Autosport

Who are Alpine's options for its second F1 2026 seat?

Aside from the Red Bull-owned teams, Alpine has the sole remaining seat available for 2026. We take a look at who is - or should be - in the frame

International Business Times

Flavio Briatore's leadership at Alpine is stalling. Will the Board at Renault turn up the pressure?

A team with a rich legacy in F1 seems to be mired in bad decision-making off the track, coupled with poor performances on it. What's gone wrong, and where does the buck stop? Fingers are now pointing to de facto team principal, 75-year-old veteran, Flavio Briatore.

The Independent UK

McLaren set to resume title tussle on F1 return but Red Bull must solve alarming problem

After a four-week summer break, F1 returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Motorsport

Driver market: Who'll fill the last seats for F1 2026 after Cadillac news?

While Cadillac has announced Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as its 2026 F1 driver line-up, there are still positions available elsewhere – in some surprising places

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