Colapinto remained remarkably optimistic about what lies ahead, viewing 2025's struggles as essential preparation for Alpine's F1 2026 reset.
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“From the lows is when you learn the most” — Colapinto on his difficult 2025 F1 season with Alpine

Franco Colapinto’s first full F1 season with Alpine in 2025, didn’t go according to plan. The 22-year-old Argentine, who replaced Jack Doohan from the Imola Grand Prix onwards, endured a point-less campaign that left him 20th in the standings. Yet speaking in Abu Dhabi last month, Colapinto remained remarkably optimistic about what lies ahead, viewing…

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Carlos Sainz is eager to influence the Williams 2026 car while also managing expectations for the F1 2026 regulations.
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Sainz eager to have a say in Williams’ 2026 challenger while managing expectations amid regulation changes for new F1 season

Carlos Sainz is eager to have a say in Williams’s 2026 F1 challenger, emphasizing the importance of the power unit while remaining cautious about raising expectations amid the uncertainties introduced by the new 2026 regulations. Formula 1 is moving towards completely new regulations for the 2026 F1 season, which will introduce new power units and…

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Stella explains McLaren’s confidence behind his “boring” title remark and outlines why the 2026 F1 regulation reset demands caution and focus
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Stella explains McLaren’s caution ahead of F1’s 2026 reset

McLaren approaches the looming 2026 F1 regulation reset with measured confidence rather than bold predictions. Team principal Andrea Stella reflected on past remarks and explained why the coming era demanded caution, patience and relentless development. Speaking to Sky Sports Italy, he outlined how lessons from recent success shaped McLaren’s mindset, while acknowledging that the scale…

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP
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Antonelli reflects on lessons learned from his strong rookie F1 season

Kimi Antonelli has concluded a strong rookie season in F1 and is ready to tackle new challenges next year. The 19-year-old finished 7th in the Drivers’ Standings with 150 points. His maiden campaign showed strong promise, but Antonelli revealed it was not without difficulties. Pressure led to growth Italian driver Antonelli opened up about the…

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Fernando Alonso discusses Aston Martin’s 2026 prospects, team progress, and how experience could give drivers an edge under the new F1 regulations.
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Alonso: Aston Martin success in F1 a “guarantee”

As the 2025 F1 season wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, Fernando Alonso reflected on Aston Martin’s progress and the team’s chances under the upcoming 2026 regulations. When asked whether he still believed Aston Martin had the best package for 2026 — a statement he made when signing his last contract — Alonso restated his confidence….

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With F1 bidding farewell to the ground effect regulations, which came into effect in 2022 and ended in 2025, let's see where each team has landed in Pit Debrief’s end-of-era rankings
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Ranking every F1 team from worst to best at the end of ground effect era

Now that F1 has bid farewell to the ground effect regulations, which came into effect in 2022, let’s delve into how the current grid has fared over the course of the last four seasons with Pit Debrief’s end-of-era rankings. While the usual suspects like Red Bull and McLaren jousted for the top position in our…

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McLaren Racing's Lando Norris during the 2025 F1 Abu Dhabi GP.
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Norris hopes 2025 F1 title made his parents “even more proud” as he reflects on family sacrifices

The 2025 F1 season marked McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris first title-winning campaign, as he edged out Max Verstappen to the top by a mere two points. In a campaign that displayed remarkable resilience and determination, the Briton recorded 7 victories and 11 additional podiums in 2025. Now, seven years into his F1 career, Norris has…

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