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Renault Viry workers to strike and protest during the F1 Italian GP

After 47 years as an independent engine supplier, the French team’s management appears to be set on shutting down its Formula 1 division, with the team becoming yet another Mercedes-powered car on the grid but cutting over 100 million dollars a year. The decision would call for the stopping of Formula 1 engine making related…

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Pierre Gasly leads Fernando Alonso during the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly “extremely happy” following P9 finish in F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly credits “great start” as the Frenchman takes home two valuable points for Alpine from last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. Following a surprisingly strong performance during the Dutch Grand Prix, helping Alpine to close the gap to Haas in the constructors championship, Pierre Gasly was on high. An impressive turnaround from Friday saw Gasly…

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Ocon on former Alpine F1 Team Principal Bruno Famin: “I want to thank him for the hard work, for his dedication”

Last time out before the break didn’t start out in the best way for Esteban Ocon, who spent the whole first free practice session  in the garage, as mechanics were working on an issue on his A524. The weekend took a better turn with him Qualifying in P10 and ultimately finishing the race in P9…

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Ocon “pretty happy at the moment” with personal performances following strong drive to P9 in F1 Belgian GP

Esteban Ocon drove to a solid points finish in the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, proving both his skill and the potential of his Alpine car. The French driver crossed the line in 10th place, capping off a race filled with on-track battles. The Belgian Grand Prix, held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, saw George Russell claim…

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F1 | Belgian GP | Qualifying | Verstappen fastest by almost 0.6s in qualifying, Leclerc to start on pole for Ferrari

Qualifying kicked off at Spa in very wet conditions following heavy rain that started in FP3. Q1 Championship contender Lando Norris was first out, posting a 1:58.894. However, a 1:57.411 from Piastri saw him beat his teammate by almost 1.5s, with Hülkenberg splitting them. On his first flier, a 1:56.003 from Max Verstappen put him…

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“He’s got really amazing commitment and work ethic” — Komatsu opens up about signing Ocon on multi-year F1 deal

The decision to bring Esteban Ocon on board for 2025 and beyond was announced in Spa-Francorchamps, the track where Ocon made his F1 debut in 2016 for the now-defunct Manor Racing. This marks the first time that a Grand Prix winner will drive for Haas, which is a significant achievement for the team. Ayao Komatsu…

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“Ayao really convinced me with his words” — Esteban Ocon explains choice to sign with Haas F1 Team

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has completed its 2025 driver line-up with the announcement that Esteban Ocon, currently of BWT Alpine F1 Team, has been signed on a multi-year contract. This comes after weeks of speculation that the Frenchman would be joining the Kannapolis-based team, following the announcement of his departure from Alpine after the 2024…

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Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant and team principal James Vowles no longer on speaking terms

Pit Debrief understands that Williams driver Logan Sargeant is no longer talking to team boss James Vowles, amid increasing speculation about his future with the team. The recent visit of Esteban Ocon to the Williams factory, along with the names of Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas being linked to Sargeant’s seat, has intensified rumours about…

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