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Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes and Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan at F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain

Oakes praises Doohan for being “punchy” amid Alpine F1 driver switch speculation

Magdalena Put3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes commended Jack Doohan for standing his ground amid media speculation regarding his future at the team following Franco Colapinto’s arrival. The 2025 F1 season hasn’t even started yet, but rookie driver Jack Doohan already finds himself under intense scrutiny. Earlier this year, Alpine signed Colapinto from Williams on a multi-year…

Several F1 teams, including Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Red Bull have conducted their shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing kicks off tomorrow.

Multiple F1 teams conduct shakedown in Bahrain ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago015 mins

Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit. Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…

Alpine leadership team “heading in the right direction” in Formula 1 according to Pierre Gasly. The team is now led by Flavio Briatore and Oliver Oakes.

Gasly: Alpine leadership team “heading in the right direction” in Formula 1

Ryan McGahey1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly praises the leadership of Oliver Oakes and Flavio Briatore as Alpine prepare for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Following a difficult start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, Alpine introduced sweeping management changes in an effort to improve their fortunes. In the wake of leadership changes, the team improved dramatically in the latter…

Haas launch 2025 F1 car at Silverstone filming day with Esteban Ocon driving the VF-25

Haas launch 2025 F1 car at Silverstone filming day with Ocon

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago013 mins

Haas have launched their 2025 F1 car at Silverstone earlier today with Esteban Ocon behind the wheel of the VF-25. While teams like Williams, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes are hosting separate events to launch their 2025 challengers, the VF-25 made its track debut this morning as the American outfit completed its first filming day…

At the 2025 Autosport Awards, Jack Doohan has said that he is looking forward to cementing his place at Alpine and securing his future in F1 in the upcoming season

Jack Doohan looking forward to “cementing” his future at Alpine F1 in 2025

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Making an appearance at the Autosport Awards in London recently, Jack Doohan has shared his thoughts on what it means to be an official Formula 1 driver and how he is looking forward to cementing his future at the Alpine F1 team in the upcoming season. Following Esteban Ocon’s shock departure from the team ahead…

Oakes: Doohan and Colapinto key for Alpine F1 going forward

Lenny Sundahl2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes defended his team’s expanded roster of drivers, which now includes not only veteran Pierre Gasly and rookie Jack Doohan, but three reserve drivers in Formula 2 contender Paul Aron, highly touted 2024 Williams fill-in Franco Colapinto and 2022 and 2023 WEC co-champion Ryo Hirakawa. The addition of Colapinto has drawn…

Ryō Hirakawa, the Japanese driver who has joined Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025

Ryō Hirakawa joins Alpine F1 as reserve driver for 2025, with FP1 outing in Suzuka

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Amidst recent reports that Jack Doohan only has the first six rounds to prove his worth and keep his seat for the rest of the season, Ryō Hirakawa has joined Alpine as one of their two F1 test and reserve drivers in 2025. The Japanese will share the responsibilities with the former Mercedes junior driver…

Oakes says new Alpine F1 reserve Aron showed “mental strength” in F2 after Mercedes drop

Ahmet-Kaan Cirakman3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Alpine F1 team boss and Hitech founder Oliver Oakes says that Paul Aron showed “some mental strength” after getting dropped by Mercedes ahead of his first Formula 2 season. Aron joined Hitech Pulse-Eight for the 2024 F2 season without Mercedes backing him anymore. The Estonian driver was part of the junior programme for four years….

Oakes: Alpine “optimistic” about 2025 F1 prospects after strong ending to 2024

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Alpine F1 team principal Oliver Oakes believes the team has “genuine reason” to be “optimistic” heading into the 2025 F1 season following a late surge in pace in the final six races of 2024. The Enstone-based squad endured a rather anonymous season up until the United States GP in late October, after starting the season…

Oakes: Doohan “conducted himself brilliantly” to block out external noise during Alpine F1 debut

Lena Ferle3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

External pressures may have clouded Jack Doohan debuting during the Formula 1 weekend in Abu Dhabi, but Oliver Oakes, the team principal of Alpine, believes the Australian rookie demonstrated poise and potential. Oakes shared his assessment of Doohan’s weekend and outlined the next steps in his development as Alpine eyes a promising 2025 season. Oakes:…