Flamboyant Flavio: Briatore Challenges Alpine’s Strategy for Rising F1 Star Colapinto

Alpine team leader Flavio Briatore contradicted his squad’s earlier announcement that Franco Colapinto would take over a race seat for the next five Formula 1 rounds starting from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The initial press release specifically stated the next five races would feature Colapinto, but Briatore stated there was no set limit on his races, emphasizing the need for speed, avoiding crashes, and scoring points to secure a permanent slot. Regarding the team dynamics, Briatore clarified that his relationship with former principal Oliver Oakes was positive, denying any rumors…

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Livid Verstappen Condemns FIA for ‘Ludicrous’ Track Record Decision

Livid Verstappen Condemns FIA for 'Ludicrous' Track Record Decision

Max Verstappen, or should we say ‘Franz Hermann’, was a lead talking point on media day ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with the Dutchman having confirmed he set an unofficial Nordschleife track record. Elsewhere, the FIA adjusting the rules against swearing was discussed, as was the demotion of Jack Doohan at Alpine. Charles Leclerc missed media day through illness. Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they dissect Imola media day!

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Strategizing Success: Franco Colapinto’s Journey to Securing an Alpine F1 Seat Alongside Pierre Gasly

Argentina’s Franco Colapinto has joined the Formula 1 grid for the second time in two seasons, this time replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams due to impressive performance during a wet Silverstone FP1 session and simulator work, catching the eye of team boss James Vowles. Drafted in by Alpine as a reserve driver, Colapinto now has five races to prove himself, with an evaluation scheduled between the Austria and Silverstone rounds to determine his involvement for the remainder of the 2025 season. To secure his spot at Alpine, Colapinto must deliver…

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