Adrian Newey sees a major opportunity for F1 engine builders in 2026 – just as Alpine and Renault abandon their power unit programme.
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Renault confirms it will stop building it own F1 engines in 2026
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Posted onRenault has confirmed it will not build power units for the new regulations Formula is introducing in 2026.
Gasly disqualified and set to start race from back of grid
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Posted onPierre Gasly has been disqualified from today’s qualifying session for an infringement of the technical rules which his team claimed made his car slower.
Red Bull and Alpine’s engine suppliers committed “procedural breach” of cost cap
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Posted onTwo Formula 1 engine suppliers committed “procedural breaches” of the new financial regulations governing power units but did not exceed the spending limit.
Alpine confirm Doohan to make F1 debut as Ocon’s replacement in 2025
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Posted onAlpine have confirmed they will promote reserve driver Jack Doohan to their race team next year, completing their line-up alongside Pierre Gasly.
Alpine’s driver choice “makes no difference” for 2025 – Briatore
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Posted onIn the round-up: Alpine’s driver choice “makes no difference” for 2025 – Briatore • One of Hamilton’s first F1 cars on sale • Larson sure he’s better than Verstappen
F1’s financial rules make building own engine unattractive – Famin
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Posted onBuying a Formula 1 engine makes more sense than building one because of the series’ rules says outgoing Alpine team principal Bruno Famin.
Alpine confirm Oakes to replace Famin, becoming F1’s youngest team principal
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Posted onAlpine has confirmed Oliver Oakes will take over from Bruno Famin in charge of its Formula 1 team at the end of August.
Famin stepping down as Alpine team principal 12 months after ousting Szafnauer
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Posted onAlpine is changing its team principal for the third time in four years. Bruno Famin will step down at the end of next month.
Alpine reveal special livery to promote Deadpool and Wolverine at Belgian GP
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Posted onAlpine will use a special livery to promote a film starring its investor Ryan Reynolds at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Gasly “did my fair share” trying to convince Sainz to join Alpine
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Posted onPierre Gasly says he has done what he can to persuade Carlos Sainz Jnr to join Alpine as the team has “three options” for his next team mate.
Gasly goes from third choice to first signing in rare good news story at Alpine
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Posted onAmid negative headlines over their commitment to F1, controversial hires and many departures, Alpine has succeeded in keeping Pierre Gasly on board.
Gasly signs “multi-year” F1 contract extension with Alpine
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Posted onPierre Gasly will remain an Alpine driver into the major F1 regulations changes in 2026 as the team announced it has extended his contract.
Schumacher and Doohan to test for Alpine as team seeks replacement for Ocon
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Posted onMick Schumacher and Jack Doohan will test for Alpine next week. The team has at least one seat to fill for 2025.
Briatore returns to Renault’s F1 team 15 years after lifetime ban for ‘Crashgate’
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Posted onFormer Renault Formula 1 team principal Flavio Briatore has returned to the series he was banned from 15 years ago over his role in the ‘Crashgate’ conspiracy.
Ocon regrets being “nice guy” after belatedly obeying order to let Gasly pass
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Posted onEsteban Ocon said he was “too nice” in following Alpine’s orders to let Pierre Gasly past at the end of the race, though he initially refused to do so.
Doohan to replace Ocon for first practice in Canada
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Posted onAlpine’s reserve driver Jack Doohan will take over Esteban Ocon’s car in the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.
Ocon to leave Alpine at end of 2024 season
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Posted onEsteban Ocon will leave Alpine at the end of the current season after both parties agreed not to extend their agreement beyond 2024.
Alpine’s White departs Enstone after 20 years at team
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Posted onAlpine operations director Rob White has departed the team, ending a 20-year stint with the Renault-owned Formula 1 team.
Ocon accepts blame for Gasly crash as Famin threatens “consequences”
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Posted onEsteban Ocon accepted the blame for the first-lap collision between the two Alpine drivers which infuriated team principal Bruno Famin.