Flavio Briatore justifies Franco Colapinto contract despite underwhelming F1 2025
Franco Colapinto has yet to score a point in Alpine colours.
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Franco Colapinto future in the balance as Alpine F1 2026 decision looms
Franco Colapinto is hoping for an F1 2026 reprieve from Alpine.
Revealed: The three drivers out of contract at the end of the F1 2025 season
After plenty of change on the grid for F1 2025, several F1 driver contracts are up for renewal once again at the end of the season.
Stunning Jack Doohan return plot collapses amid fresh Alpine future update
Jack Doohan had been working on a plan to replace Franco Colapinto, it has emerged.
Franco Colapinto backtracks on team orders stance – but did he need to?
Franco Colapinto has walked back his belief that defying team orders was the right thing to do in Austin.
Sweeping driver changes confirmed as nine teams opt for Mexico FP1 switch
Look out for some new names when the drivers take to the track for the first time in Mexico City.
Red Bull ‘tapegate’ incident emerges as Ferrari names Hamilton FP1 replacement – roundup
Monday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Colapinto warned of ‘internal’ consequences after ‘disappointing’ Alpine
This was perhaps not the best time for Franco Colapinto to ignore the Alpine pit wall.
What next for Christian Horner? Ranking every F1 team in order of likelihood
Where could Christian Horner reappear among the existing teams?
Esteban Ocon ‘collapsed in the shower’ following 51G Miami crash
Esteban Ocon has revealed he "collapsed in the shower" after his Miami 2022 crash...
Franco Colapinto handed F1 2026 boost in ‘on a par’ verdict
Franco Colapinto hasn't had an easy season this year, but Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen has handed him a boost for F1 2026.
Jack Doohan F1 update as Alpine boss assesses his future
Alpine boss Steve Nielsen has addressed the future of former F1 racer turned reserve driver Jack Doohan after his replacement.
Russell to stay? Predicting the next move for every out-of-contract F1 driver
Six drivers are facing a nervy final few months of the season with their current contracts set to expire at the end of the campaign.
Alpine figure issues Christian Horner update as Briatore tease dropped
"But, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. This is Formula 1 after all!"
Alpine confirm major F1 2024 downturn with £22million loss revealed
A double-podium in Brazil helped save Alpine's season off track, but the F1 2024 campaign still marked a downturn for the Enstone operation.
New Alpine boss identifies ‘top priority’ upon Enstone return
Alpine's new team boss has quickly identified what he believes is the top priority to return the squad to winning ways.
Christian Horner ‘compromise’ teased as Aston Martin responds to Tsunoda rumours – roundup
Tuesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
The ‘rubbish’ rumour about Alonso which leaves Briatore ‘completely upset’
Flavio Briatore has hit out at media that criticize Fernando Alonso for being "difficult to manage" in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton announces death of beloved Roscoe – round-up
It has been a mournful day of F1 news, with a paddock favourite having passed away.
Steiner highlights Christian Horner stumbling block amid possible Alpine links
Christian Horner has already been linked to multiple teams, after officially cutting ties with Red Bull.
Briatore not looking to ‘very confusing’ F2 field in Alpine driver search
Flavio Briatore has whittled down his driver candidates to partner Pierre Gasly, but is not looking at F1's feeder series for a simple reason.
New Jack Doohan lifeline? Fresh Alpine hope after Briatore names main Colapinto threat
Jack Doohan was demoted by Alpine after six races of 2025.
Franco Colapinto reveals ‘main focus’ in fresh Alpine future update
Franco Colapinto is set to be in competition with Alpine's reserve driver to partner Pierre Gasly next season.
Toto Wolff ‘in two minds’ over latest Mercedes customer success in F1 2026 nod
Customer status has not held back Mercedes-powered teams.
Pierre Gasly’s painful Alpine assessment in blunt ‘so far back’ verdict
With 20 points to his name, Pierre Gasly is not optimistic about the chances of adding to his tally this season.