Race to the Top: Martin sets sights on MotoGP 2026 departure from Aprilia

Aprilia rider Jorge Martin has confirmed his intention to leave the team at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, revealing his decision on Thursday. Despite joining Aprilia only for the 2025 season, a contractual clause allows Martin to depart after round six of 2025 if he’s not in title contention. Aprilia has contested this clause due to Martin’s season-long injuries, arguing that his contract remains valid. Martin, who won last year’s title with Pramac Ducati, stated that his decision was based on clear conditions agreed upon when signing. He…

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Setting the Stage for Greatness: Alpine’s Ambitious Quest for Title Contention in 2027

Flavio Briatore, an executive advisor to Alpine, believes the team should aim for victories in 2026 and to be title contenders in 2027 without making excuses, following a challenging start in 2025. Despite taking on more responsibilities after Oliver Oakes left his role as team principal, Briatore is confident in Alpine’s potential with the upcoming rule changes. Alpine’s decision to switch to Mercedes power next year has been described as crucial by Briatore, who emphasizes the importance of having the same tools as other teams to succeed in Formula 1.…

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Flavio Briatore’s Ambitious Vision: Alpine F1’s Quest for Victory and Championship Glory

Flavio Briatore, as an executive advisor to Alpine, aims for the team to target victories in 2026 and become title contenders the following season. Following Oliver Oakes’ departure as team principal, Briatore has taken on increased responsibilities within the team. Despite a difficult start to the 2025 season, Alpine is gearing up to challenge at the front of the field with the upcoming rule changes in 2026. Briatore is optimistic about Alpine’s switch to Mercedes power in 2026, believing it will provide the team with the competitive edge needed. Briatore…

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Unleashing the Thrills: Key Highlights of the F1 Spanish Grand Prix

The FIA’s clampdown on excessive wing flexing will have a significant impact at the Spanish Grand Prix, particularly on front wing flexing, with a decrease of up to a third in allowed bending under load. This measure could penalize teams like McLaren and Mercedes, leading the pack in exploiting aero-elasticity, and will require all teams to make their front wings more robust to comply with the regulations. The effect on the pecking order remains uncertain, as Barcelona’s combination of corner types could favor different teams. Red Bull and McLaren will…

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Revolutionizing Formula 1: The Visionary Move of Sauber to Audi under Mattia Binotto’s Leadership

Sauber is currently at the bottom of the Formula 1 constructors’ championship standings, having only scored six points in the season opener in Australia. The team is gearing up for a transition to the Audi works outfit starting from 2026 and is making changes to improve its performance. Celebrating 600 grands prix earlier this month at Imola marked a significant milestone for Sauber, signaling the start of a new era under Audi. The transformation from a customer team to a full works outfit will be a significant challenge, but team…

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