Alpine’s Flavio Briatore insists he did not instruct the team’s former driver Nelson Piquet Jnr to crash in order to help the team win the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.
Alpine articles archive
Colapinto’s third appearance for Alpine is his first “real” race – Briatore
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine executive consultant Flavio Briatore says he will continue to “experiment” with the team’s driver line-up as he considers their options for 2026.
No truth to claims Oakes resigned over disagreement – Briatore
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine executive consultant Flavio Briatore has insisted Oliver Oakes’ departure from the team was not down to any disagreement between them.
Doohan out, Colapinto in: Have Alpine made the right call?
Debates and Polls
Posted onAlpine’s decision to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto was widely predicted, but are they right to change drivers this early in the season?
Alpine confirms Colapinto will replace Doohan for next five rounds as team rotates drivers
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has confirmed Jack Doohan will not race for the team at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, as Franco Colapinto will replace him for the next five rounds.
Alpine team principal Oakes resigns with immediate effect, Briatore takes over
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has announced the immediate resignation of its team principal, Oliver Oakes. Flavio Briatore has taken over his role.
Doohan “just looking forward to Imola” but his future remains in doubt
Formula 1
Posted onJack Doohan said he is looking forward to the next race at Imola after crashing out on lap one in Miami. However doubt remains over his future at Alpine.
Oakes denies Miami will be Doohan’s last race after Colapinto sponsor’s claim
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine team principal Oliver Oakes says Jack Doohan will continue to drive for the team after this weekend’s race despite a claim made by a sponsor of Franco Colapinto.
Colapinto to drive “in Imola”, sponsor claims in hot mic blunder
Formula 1
Posted onOne of Franco Colapinto’s sponsors has ignited speculation he will return to a Formula 1 race seat following an unguarded remark during a live interview.
Leclerc revealed Ferrari strategy details to Gasly before Bahrain Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc revealed details of Ferrari’s strategy information to Pierre Gasly before the Bahrain GP, then urged his team to attempt a single pit stop.
Doohan’s crash is on him, but benching him for first practice made no sense
Formula 1
Posted onNo one but Jack Doohan was to blame for his crash in second practice but he shouldn’t have been forced to skip the first hour of running at Suzuka.
Alpine confirm Doohan crashed after failing to close his DRS at turn one
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has confirmed the cause of Jack Doohan’s huge crash during the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Doohan to miss first practice at Suzuka as Hirakawa makes home debut for Alpine
Formula 1
Posted onJack Doohan will miss the first practice session in his fourth grand prix appearance at Suzuka as Ryo Hirakawa will drive his car.
Albon suspects “very strong” Alpine are ahead of Williams
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams set the fastest time of any team in pre-season testing but Alexander Albon believes the contest for quickest car in the midfield is between them and Alpine.
First pictures: Alpine’s new A525 hits the track in Bahrain
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine’s new A525 has run on track for the first time ahead of the 2025 F1 season.
First pictures: Alpine presents its livery for the 2025 F1 season
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has presented its new livery for the 2025 F1 season and given the first details of its latest car design.
Colapinto joins Alpine from Williams as test driver in multi-year deal
Formula 1
Posted onFranco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a test and reserve driver after the team reached an agreement with Williams, for whom he made his Formula 1 debut last year.
Hirakawa to drive for Alpine in practice at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onToyota World Endurance Championship driver Ryo Hirakawa has joined Alpine as a test and reserve driver and will make one appearance in a Formula 1 practice session this year.
Briatore promised de Meo he’d make Alpine “a winning team in three years”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine target wins in three years – Briatore • Juncadella gets Aston Martin role • Second chance at IndyCar for DeFrancesco
No extra pressure on debut despite Alpine’s championship situation – Doohan
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine rookie Jack Doohan insists he is not facing any extra pressure on debut despite his team’s fight for sixth place in the championship.