Stability at the Summit: Colapinto’s Continued Journey with Alpine F1

Franco Colapinto is expected to continue with the Alpine Formula 1 team beyond his initial five-race period. The Austrian Grand Prix marks the fifth race for Colapinto, who stepped in for Jack Doohan after a challenging start to the season in Miami in May. Colapinto, coming from Williams, was initially slated for a five-race trial alongside Pierre Gasly, but team leader Flavio Briatore has hinted at a longer-term stay. Despite some struggles adapting to the Alpine car, Colapinto is set to race at the British Grand Prix next. His performance…

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Unpacking Alex Albon’s Perspective on F1’s Racing Rules: The Evolution Towards a Contact Sport

Alexander Albon believes that Formula 1’s racing guidelines require further refinement, particularly after experiencing several aggressive maneuvers in races in Spain and Canada. For instance, in the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, he was pushed off the track by Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, leaving him with little room to maneuver. A similar incident occurred in the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal with Alpine driver Franco Colapinto. Albon expressed his dissatisfaction with the current racing standards, stating that he feels pressured to yield and avoid crashes while still being penalized…

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Rev Up Your Engines: A Comprehensive Guide to Watch the F1 Austrian GP Live

Formula 1 is heading to the Red Bull Ring in Austria, known for its high-speed action despite being one of the shortest tracks on the calendar as the home of the Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren’s Lando Norris aims to bounce back after a crash in Canada, while Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ championship. George Russell, the recent Montreal race winner, will seek to maintain Mercedes’ pace in Austria. Max Verstappen will be sporting a new helmet design, hoping to avoid a one-race ban at Red Bull’s home grand prix, with…

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Unraveling the Intriguing Puzzle of the F1 Silly Season: Verstappen, Russell, and Alonso’s Roles

In the 2022 Formula 1 silly season, only Mercedes and Red Bull Racing have expiring driver contracts, with uncertainties around the second Red Bull and Alpine seats. Contracts for other drivers extend beyond this year, including Ferrari’s duo and McLaren’s current line-up, looking ahead to the upcoming regulation changes. While Max Verstappen’s formal contract runs until the end of 2028, there is continuous speculation and discussion about his future within the F1 paddock. Verstappen intends to stay at Red Bull, but contractual clauses tied to his performance in the drivers’…

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