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Briatore reveals Sainz F1 negotiations broke down as Alpine wanted a 4-year deal

Lena Ferle2 months ago07 mins

Alpine’s special advisor, Flavio Briatore, has shed light on the team’s recent discussions with Carlos Sainz, their interest in rising talents like Franco Colapinto, and the generational shift in F1. Briatore, known for his candid remarks and long-standing influence in the sport, outlined Alpine’s strategic approach as they aim to rebuild their competitive edge. Carlos…

Briatore has “no doubt” that Alpine will be F1 title contenders by 2027

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago09 mins

Flavio Briatore believes Alpine will be challenging for the F1 constructors’ title by 2027 under his leadership. The Italian detailed how his controversial return to the sport took shape 15 years after the ‘Crashgate’ race manipulation scandal was discovered, and how he shrugs off criticism by delivering on-track results based on his team management skills….

Marko: Hadjar “extremely fast” but “as emotional as” Racing Bulls F1 teammate Tsunoda

Rebecca Malitz2 months ago04 mins

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko recently gave an interview to German F1 broadcaster RTL, where he discussed the decision to promote Isack Hadjar to Racing Bulls. The French driver completed the 2025 F1 grid when he was announced to be racing for Racing Bulls in the upcoming season. Hadjar’s announcement followed Sergio Pérez’s exit and…

Marko: Lawson “should be within three-tenths” of Verstappen in 2025 F1 season

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Dr Helmut Marko has explained to RTL the decision to promote Liam Lawson to Red Bull F1 for the 2025 season, despite the driver’s comparatively limited Formula One experience, was due to Lawson’s mental strength. “Liam Lawson is mentally the strongest of our juniors, considering he only has comparatively little Grand Prix experience.” Marko views…

FIA: No additional tests on flexing F1 wings

Lucrezia Costa2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Among the most discussed topics of the 2024 F1 year there definitely were the flexing wings, and it was a discussion point for Nikolas Tombazis from the FIA in a recent interview. An ongoing debate These aerodynamic components have caused a lot of controversy over the span of the past season, where race photographs had…

Ferrari to have “completely new” 2025 F1 car — Vasseur

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Scuderia Ferrari is the first team to announce the launch of their 2025 car. The successor of the SF-24 will be revealed on February 19th in Fiorano. This is one day after the joint launch in London, held to celebrate Formula 1’s 75th birthday. During this event the new liveries will be launched on show…

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown during the 2024 season

“More common sense” required — Zak Brown on over-regulation of the FIA rulebook

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Appearing on the Sky F1 season review, McLaren CEO Zak Brown shared his thoughts on the experience gained by Lando Norris during his first championship campaign and called for the application of more common sense in the interpretation of the FIA rulebook. The Woking-based team closed their F1 2024 chapter by breaking their 26-year title…

Bottas says “I’ve still got things to give” as he looks for F1 return in 2026

Rohan Brown2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Qualifying P9 but not finishing the race, this year’s finale at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP was a write-off for Valtteri Bottas in a season of woe as he scored no points. Sauber’s car was off the pace, although they made clear gains at the last three rounds. By then, it was too late for…

Briatore: Ocon dropped by Alpine ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP as he was “completely demotivated”

Rebecca Malitz2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Flavio Briatore returned to Alpine F1 in June as executive advisor after turmoil within the team led to the departure of several senior executives, and he has spoken about Esteban Ocon, Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly. Since his return, Briatore has made several controversial decisions, most notably dropping Esteban Ocon before the Abu Dhabi Grand…

Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson take a selfie with the Visa Cash App RB team after practice ahead of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Marko: Tsunoda faster than Lawson, but unfit to face “emotional challenges” of “driving alongside” Verstappen at Red Bull F1

Marika Petracca2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Co-Author: Chiara Martin Helmut Marko reflects on Red Bull’s decision to promote Liam Lawson instead of Yuki Tsunoda for the 2025 F1 season, pitting the Kiwi against Max Verstappen. Tsunoda’s golden season Quite an impressive season for Yuki Tsunoda, the one that just ended. The Japanese managed to get his Racing Bull to Q3 in…