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See you in court! Why Palou’s latest contract flip infuriated McLaren

When Jean Alesi entered Formula 1 in the middle of 1989 with Tyrrell, he sought three-time world champion Nelson Piquet’s counsel over what he needed to do to look more professional, so he’d fit in with the F1 Paddock. “Get a briefcase,” was Piquet’s sage advice, to which Jean replied:…

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Why Palou’s latest IndyCar contract flip infuriated McLaren

When Jean Alesi entered Formula 1 in the middle of 1989 with Tyrrell, he sought three-time world champion Nelson Piquet’s counsel over what he needed to do to look more professional, so he’d fit in with the F1 paddock. “Get a briefcase,” was Piquet’s sage advice, to which Jean replied:…

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Friday favourite: The long-standing F1 team-mates who crashed Todt's car

The careers of Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger feel entwined, given their five Formula 1 seasons as team-mates and simultaneous moves from Ferrari to Benetton for 1996.

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F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more

In the earlier days of the championship, it was not uncommon for the smaller teams to phase out drivers depending on the money they could bring, while larger teams were not above that either if a driver had been unable to live up to expectations.

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Motorsport.com writers' favourite Imola Grands Prix

Formula 1's inaugural visit to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in 1980 began an unbroken 27-year run on the calendar for Italy's 'other' circuit, before it dropped off the schedule in 2006. But the onset of the COVID pandemic and an increased demand for European venues to meet F1's required…

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Autosport writers' favourite Imola Grands Prix

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How Alesi finished second after running back to the F1 pits

Having qualified only sixth, Ferrari’s Jean Alesi didn’t much look like a contender for victory when he made an awful getaway and made matters worse by spinning at Turn 1, narrowly missing his team-mate Gerhard Berger but succeeding in causing a chain-reaction crash behind him – Tyrrell’s Mika Salo being…

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Top 10: Formula 1's most chaotic startline incidents

On April 8 1979, 24 Formula 1 cars were set to line up on the starting grid in Long Beach for the US Grand Prix West. At least, that was the plan…

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Sergio Perez achieves F1 feat managed only once before with Saudi Arabian GP pole position

Perez took advantage of Max Verstappen's misfortune to park his Red Bull on pole position for the race in Jeddah – a result which caught the eye for more than one reason

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F1 French Grand Prix chief Jean Alesi blasts "politics" which led to 2023 calendar snub

The annual race in France was omitted from the 2023 F1 race schedule, as the sport's bosses prioritised adding new venues to create a more global feel to the calendar

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Alesi: “Politics”, not F1, to blame for French GP exit

New Paul Ricard track president Jean Alesi says he’ll lobby France's president Emmanuel Macron to regain the French Grand Prix, and believes Formula 1 isn’t to blame for its exit.

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Friday favourite: The Kent happy hunting ground that demands drivers' respect

Martin Donnelly's 100% International Formula 3000 record at Brands Hatch is one reason for him picking the famous Grand Prix circuit as his favourite track. But the Ulsterman also relishes its fast and challenging corners, which rewards thinking drivers just as much as bravery

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Ex-F1 star Jean Alesi in court after blowing up brother-in-law's window with firework

A firework prank played by Jean Alesi on his brother-in-law blew up in his face as the former Ferrari F1 driver ended up in a French court explaining his actions

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The ill-starred Toyota that was quick but struck out at Le Mans

Toyota’s GT-One was described as “the ultimate fast failure”, but such was its impact on Vincenzo Sospiri that he picks it as his favourite car.

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Friday favourite: The ill-starred Toyota that was quick but struck out at Le Mans

Toyota’s GT-One was described by Autosport in 2015 as “the ultimate fast failure”, but such was its impact on Vincenzo Sospiri that he picks it as his favourite car.

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Japanese Grands Prix

After three years away, Formula 1 makes its belated return to the iconic Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. With the circuit potentially set to host another title decider, Autosport’s writers pick out their favourite editions of this famous race

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Top 10 Tyrrell F1 drivers: Alesi, Brundle, Stewart and more

Dissatisfied with the chassis available on the market, Ken Tyrrell became a constructor in his own right in 1970. His eponymous Tyrrell team lasted until 1998 before bowing out - with some truly world class drivers in the cockpit. Here's our top 10 Tyrrell aces

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Italian Grands Prix

No circuit has held more Formula 1 races than Monza, part of the original calendar in 1950 and a virtual ever-present since. Ahead of this year's 73rd Italian Grand Prix, Autosport's writers pick their favourite editions of the stalwart race.

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 French Grands Prix

Formula 1 returns to the birthplace of grand prix racing this weekend with the French GP at Paul Ricard. As one of the oldest events in all of motorsport, the French GP has delivered many spectacular and enthralling moments over the years. Autosport's writers pick out their favourites.

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How Lola rose to rule F1's feeder series

Lola’s first Formula 3000 car wasn’t a success, and neither was its second. But perseverance in the F1 feeder series would eventually be rewarded for the company that has recently been resurrected under new ownership and plans to race again, as Autosport explained in a 2018 Lola celebratory supplement

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Ferrari icon was adored by Tifosi but won just one race before Michael Schumacher swap

As Jean Alesi celebrates his 58th birthday, Mirror Sport celebrates the Formula 1 career of a racing icon whose popularity amongst fans far outweighed his on-track success

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Monaco Grands Prix

This weekend marks the 79th running of the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious events on the global motor racing calendar. That means there are plenty of iterations for our writers to pick as their favourites...

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