With an unexpected gap in the 2026 F1 season, it’s a good moment to reflect on the most impressive teams in the opening stages of the campaign. One is the team everyone is chasing, while the other two highlighted here are, somewhat surprisingly, the top of the midfield. Through three races they have taken big…
Alpine began its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with renewed confidence and tangible progress at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. After completing more than 1,850 kilometres during pre-event testing, the team arrived well-prepared and immediately demonstrated its pace. That preparation translated into performance, as Charles Milesi placed the #35 Alpine A424 at…
The early stages of the 2026 F1 season have been defined by chaos under new regulations, as teams and drivers continue to adapt to the changes. For now, success has increasingly depended on adaptability, racecraft, and the ability to maximize every opportunity. While many have struggled to deliver, five drivers have consistently stood out with…
As reported by Sportscar365, Alpine has confirmed that its Alpine A424 could remain active even after the conclusion of its factory programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). While the decision to end its works effort after the 2026 season marks a significant shift in direction, it does not signal a complete withdrawal from…
After Ferrari topped Free Practice 1 with a 1-2-3 in the Hypercar category, Free Practice 2 at Imola delivered a significant shift in the competitive order of the opening FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) weekend of 2026. As track conditions improved, lap times dropped rapidly, and new contenders emerged at the front in both Hypercar…
Ollie Bearman criticised the current F1 regulations following a massive 50kph speed delta collision with Franco Colapinto at Suzuka. The Haas driver appeared on the Up to Speed podcast as he recalled the incident in Japan, also placing blame at the door of the Argentinian. However, his okay physical health did not mask his frustration…
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) represents the pinnacle of long-distance circuit racing. Established in 2012 by the FIA and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the series combines cutting-edge technology, world-class drivers and demanding races that last anywhere from six hours to a full 24-hour marathon. Crucially, WEC continues to grow in popularity thanks…
Alpine’s driver Pierre Gasly reflected on the need for change after the F1 2026 Japanese GP, but highlights that driver skill is still relevant even with the new regulations. Gasly has been one of the stars of the F1 2026 season, scoring points in all three races so far. The Frenchman finished P10 in Australia,…
Pierre Gasly delivered a superb performance at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, matching his seventh-place qualifying effort with a mirrored result in the race. Driving for Alpine, the Frenchman successfully held his position and finished as the lead driver behind the top three teams. In the print media pen, Gasly described the weekend as nearly…
Perhaps the biggest moment of the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, a high-speed near miss between Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman heading through turn 12 – as the Alpine ran out of electrical energy from its battery, generating a sudden and unexpected 50+ km/h speed differential between the two cars – resulted in the Haas driver…
