Alan Permane, Racing Director at Visa Cash App RB talks with Steve Nielsen, F1 Sporting Director on the grid prior tothe F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 30, 2024 in Spielberg, Austria
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Alpine F1 announces Steve Nielsen as Managing Director and other key hires

BWT Alpine F1 Team has announced that the team has appointed Steve Nielsen as Managing Director alongside other senior hires to key positions in the F1 team, with Kris Midgley also joining. In the team statement launched on Friday, BWT Alpine Formula One Team stated that Steve Nielsen will start his role in September ahead…

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Colapinto prepares for Spanish GP with Alpine
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Alpine boss Briatore turns up heat on Colapinto ahead of F1 Spanish GP after slow start

Franco Colapinto’s second start to life in Formula 1 has been far from ideal, and Alpine F1 Team Principal Flavio Briatore is already calling for improvement heading into the Spanish GP. The 23-year-old was brought in to replace Jack Doohan after six rounds, but his first two races have raised plenty of questions. Colapinto finished…

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Franco Colapinto at Monaco Grand Prix. Photo Credit: Alpine Media Library
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Franco Colapinto reflects on positives from F1 Monaco GP weekend after boring race

The F1 Monaco GP result for Franco Colapinto was a reflection of patience and execution. The Argentine driver started P18 in Monte Carlo and quietly moved up to finish 13th — a gain that came through clean driving, race attrition, and strategy rather than overtakes. Colapinto reflects on 2025 F1 Monaco GP: “Not a lot…

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Franco Colapinto appeals directly to his fans to tone down their aggressive behaviour ahead of the F1 Monaco GP following the online abused received by Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda
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Colapinto appeals directly to his fans ahead of F1 Monaco GP following online abuse received by Doohan and Tsunoda

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has addressed the recent online abuse directed at Jack Doohan and Yuki Tsunoda by a subset of Argentine fans ahead of the F1 Monaco GP.  Colapinto’s return to F1 with Alpine has undoubtedly reinvigorated his passionate fanbase. Several media outlets, including Pit Debrief, had reported earlier in the year that Doohan…

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Alpine's Pierre Gasly driving his car during the 2025 Imola GP
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Gasly analyses costly battle with Leclerc at F1 Imola GP after P13 finish

After such an intense race at the F1 Imola GP, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly ended up P13, just a few places away from points. The Frenchman was involved in an incident during some great wheel-to-wheel racing with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. Unfortunately for him, Gasly suffered the consequences, exceeding the track and going through the gravel…

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