Ryo Hirakawa’s move to Alpine as a test and reserve driver was overshadowed by the news that ex-Williams racer Franco Colapinto has been appointed for the same role on Thursday. Beyond obvious questions as to why Alpine chose to have three drivers for a position usually held by a single up-and-coming junior, its decision to hire 30-year-old Hirakawa was also curious.In Colapinto it has a …Keep reading
Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has delved into the reasons that led the squad to lose the Formula 1 constructors’ title in 2024, although Max Verstappen retained his crown to become a four-time world champion.Red Bull’s season got off to a flying start with Verstappen winning four of the first five grands prix and leading three 1-2s thanks to Sergio Perez’s …Keep reading
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has delivered an attack on the media along with a confusing statement about the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.Speaking to the media at the Dakar Rally, Ben Sulayem has reopened his criticism of the media in a strange rant, with it uncertain what caused his latest outburst, as it raised more questions about his running of motorsport’s governing body.Ben …Keep reading
Racing Bulls racing director Alan Permane believes Daniel Ricciardo using his Formula 1 experience to ‘overthink things’ played a part in his downfall last season.Ricciardo returned to the team [then known as AlphaTauri] midway through the 2023 campaign as a replacement for Nyck de Vries, though a broken metacarpal sustained in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix kept him out for five …Keep reading
There was a slight discrepancy between the look and the words. “I am very, very happy,” Ayao Komatsu assured the media on the evening after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Though he seemed rather tired and somewhat disappointed instead, as he leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest.Led by Komatsu, the team overachieved in 2024. After finishing 10th the year before, even the …Keep reading
Alpine’s decision to sign Franco Colapinto as its third reserve driver may, on paper at least, look to be a strange deal. But it actually makes a lot of sense.Colapinto’s switch from Williams was confirmed on Thursday, with the 21-year-old signing a multi-year deal to join initially as the team’s test and reserve driver for the 2025 season. He will also take part in the Testing of …Keep reading
Franco Colapinto has been signed by Alpine as one of its reserve drivers for 2025, as the long-term future of new signing Jack Doohan hangs in the balance after just one Formula 1 race.The Argentine has been prised away from the Williams academy after a successful opening stint to his F1 career, as he scored five points in the nine grands prix he competed in after replacing Logan …Keep reading
Williams has revealed its 2025 car launch date, selecting 14 February for the launch of its FW47 Formula 1 car.The Grove-based squad will unveil its new car with a “bespoke one-off livery” for its Valentine’s Day event at Silverstone, before revealing its real 2025 colour scheme at F1’s united launch event at the O2 Arena on 18 February.Read Also: Formula 1Ferrari first to …Keep reading
TWG Motorsports and General Motors have formed a new company to build the future Cadillac Formula 1 team’s engines beyond its initial arrangement for a supply of Ferrari power units.TWG is the majority owner of the team originally started by the Andretti organisation, which will make its F1 entry under GM’s Cadillac brand in 2026.The venture between the team’s key backers is …Keep reading
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has downplayed the impact of losing two key members of staff ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season.Technical guru Adrian Newey announced his high-profile departure from the Milton Keynes-based outfit at the Miami Grand Prix, working on the brand’s RB17 project in the time ahead of what was later announced as a switch to Aston Martin.Another loss came …Keep reading