Category: Autosport

Franco Colapinto, the new driver at Alpine, is facing pressure and high expectations as he replaces Jack Doohan in the team. There is a public countdown until his performance will be reassessed after five races, a challenge he openly acknowledges. Colapinto expresses positivity and determination, emphasizing the need for more than five races to reach his full potential in Formula 1. Despite his relatively limited F1 experience, he remains focused on enjoying the opportunity and contributing his best to the team. His mature and realistic approach to the situation contrasts…

Sebastien Ogier expressed support for Carlos Sainz Sr potentially running for FIA president in the World Rally Championship. Sainz Sr is assessing his level of support from FIA’s member clubs before making a final decision on the presidency bid. This development follows Malcolm Wilson’s nomination by Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA’s deputy president for sport role. Ogier, along with other WRC drivers, indicated support for Sainz Sr’s candidacy. The WRC service park in Portugal reacted positively to the FIA’s revised penalties for swearing incidents. Hyundai team principal Cyril Abiteboul…

Sauber’s new team principal Jonathan Wheatley has brought some of his Red Bull secrets to the team, making an immediate impact on its drivers. Both Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg see progress under Wheatley’s leadership. Wheatley, along with COO and CTO Mattia Binotto, is preparing Sauber for the transition to Audi’s works F1 outfit in 2026. The team, currently at the bottom of the championship, is already showing improvements, notably in faster pit stops. While acknowledging the progress, Bortoleto emphasizes that success will take time, as in all aspects of…

“George Line climbed up in the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings this week after winning three races at Anglesey in his Dallara F308, bringing his total wins for 2025 to five and placing him joint sixth in the winners’ table. Line, who finished fourth in last year’s rankings, is now back in contention for the top spots. Two new drivers making waves this week are Jonathan Moore and Toby Trice, both driving Porsche Caymans. Moore’s five class victories propelled him from outside the top 50 to ninth place, one…

“Alpine benched rookie Jack Doohan for Franco Colapinto during the 2025 Formula 1 season, a move anticipated since Colapinto joined the team as a test and reserve driver. Colapinto, previously part of the Williams academy, displayed impressive speed last season despite occasional mistakes. Doohan’s contract reportedly allowed Alpine to replace him after a set number of races. Other F1 rookies, facing the challenge of the current ground-effect cars, empathized with Doohan’s situation and criticized the decision. Haas rookie Oliver Bearman expressed sympathy for Doohan, highlighting the pressure rookies face at…

The Racing Bulls Formula 1 team is introducing a significant upgrade package at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, set to bring a new floor and bodywork, albeit with potentially smaller gains than expected. This marks the team’s first major upgrade for the 2025 season, with a special focus on aerodynamics, especially the crucial floor. Team principal Laurent Mekies expressed caution in making drastic changes after the lessons learned from last year’s Barcelona upgrade that backfired. In the highly competitive midfield, even small improvements could make a difference between qualifying rounds,…