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Flavio Briatore: New Renault CEO will have no impact on Alpine's F1 future

Flavio Briatore has declared “everybody’s happy” at the Alpine Formula 1 outfit and a change of CEO at parent company Renault will not affect the project.

The Renault Group confirmed Francois Provost as its new CEO in July following the departure of Luca de Meo, who started the role in 2020.

But Alpine executive adviser Briatore reckons this will not affect the F1 team, which has been ...

Briatore: New Renault CEO will have no impact on Alpine F1 team's future

Flavio Briatore has declared “everybody’s happy” at the Alpine Formula 1 outfit and a change of CEO at parent company Renault will not affect the project.

The Renault Group confirmed Francois Provost as its new CEO in July following the departure of Luca de Meo, who started the role in 2020.

But Alpine executive adviser Briatore reckons this will not affect the F1 team, which has been ...

F1 Dutch GP: Toto Wolff explains his spicy stance on “fake news” and celebrity

Toto Wolff is no longer just one of the most successful team principals in Formula 1 history. In an era where Grand Prix racing is booming, and with the Brad Pitt-led “F1 – The Movie” to cinemas worldwide this year, the 53-year-old Austrian has also become a global social media icon.

As early as 2019, a photo surfaced on the internet during nationwide protests in Lebanon against ...

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff aware of celebrity status, AI ‘deepfake porn’ in his likeness

Toto Wolff is no longer just one of the most successful team principals in Formula 1 history. In an era where Grand Prix racing is booming, and with the Brad Pitt-led “F1 – The Movie” to cinemas worldwide this year, the 53-year-old Austrian has also become a global social media icon.

As early as 2019, a photo surfaced on the internet during nationwide protests in Lebanon against ...

How Wolff sees Mercedes' future chances of signing Verstappen

Now Verstappen has firmly committed to Red Bull for 2026 and the dust has settled after an intense silly season episode involving the four-time world champion, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff can take his time to finalise contract extensions with his own proteges - George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with no rush to sign on the dotted line.

The story of how Wolff coveted Verstappen as far back ...

Will Verstappen-Mercedes ever happen in F1? Toto Wolff gives his fresh take

Now Verstappen has firmly committed to Red Bull for 2026 and the dust has settled after an intense silly season episode involving the four-time world champion, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff can take his time to finalise contract extensions with his own proteges - George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with no rush to sign on the dotted line.

The story of how Wolff coveted Verstappen as far back ...

Can "surprisingly fast" Aston Martin stay in the mix for F1 Dutch Grand Prix?

Fernando Alonso was the surprise package of Dutch GP free practice by splitting the McLarens in second place, but how real is Aston Martin's pace this time?

Alonso set a lap just 0.087s slower than pacesetter Lando Norris while edging 0.002s ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri in third, with the next quickest team Mercedes three tenths behind and Red Bull's Max Verstappen even further ...

Can "surprisingly fast" Aston Martin stay in the mix at F1's Dutch Grand Prix?

Fernando Alonso was the surprise package of Dutch Grand Prix free practice by splitting the McLarens in second place, but how real is Aston Martin's pace this time?

Alonso set a lap just 0.087s slower than pacesetter Lando Norris while edging 0.002s ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri in third, with the next quickest team Mercedes three tenths behind and Red Bull's Max Verstappen even ...

Red Bull in no rush to pick Max Verstappen's team-mate for F1 2026

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has confirmed his squad is “not in any hurry” to confirm Max Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. 

The four-time world champion’s current team-mate Yuki Tsunoda has struggled since replacing Liam Lawson for round three of 2025 onwards, scoring just seven points leaving him 18th in the standings.

Tsunoda has therefore not been signed ...

Mekies: Red Bull in 'no rush' to decide Verstappen's team-mate for F1 2026

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has confirmed his squad is “not in any hurry” to confirm Max Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. 

The four-time world champion’s current team-mate Yuki Tsunoda has struggled since replacing Liam Lawson for round three of 2025 onwards, scoring just seven points leaving him 18th in the standings.

Tsunoda has therefore not been signed ...

McLaren fined after Piastri-Russell mishap in pitlane at F1 Dutch GP

Oscar Piastri will not take a penalty after a pitlane contretemps with George Russell almost resulted in contact in Formula 1's second Dutch Grand Prix practice session at Zandvoort.

During the second red flag of the Friday session, produced as Alex Albon beached his Williams at Turn 1, the field sauntered into the pits – and Piastri attempted to take the usual route out of the fast lane into ...

F1 Dutch GP: Norris fastest again in twice red-flagged FP2 at Zandvoort

McLaren's Lando Norris made it a Friday clean sweep by topping Formula 1's second practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix, while Lance Stroll suffered a heavy crash in the Aston Martin.

Norris bested Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and team-mate Oscar Piastri on Zandvoort's 4.226km seaside circuit in a session derailed by two red flag periods and other minor incidents.

The session was halted ...

F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris fastest again in FP2 as Lance Stroll, Alex Albon crash

McLaren's Lando Norris made it a Friday clean sweep by topping Formula 1's second practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix, while Lance Stroll suffered a heavy crash in the Aston Martin.

Norris bested Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and team-mate Oscar Piastri on Zandvoort's 4.226km seaside circuit in a session derailed by red flags and other minor incidents.

The session was halted early on ...

Toto Wolff ponders Mercedes' approach to Kimi Antonelli's F1 debut

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has conceded that the team has put Andrea Kimi Antonelli "under maximum pressure" in his debut Formula 1 season - but says the 19-year-old remains a long-term hire.

Antonelli has enjoyed the highs of a maiden podium and a sprint race pole in 2025, but has endured some more difficult moments; since his podium in Montreal, he has scored just one point.

Some of that ...

Briatore admits mistake in managing Alpine's F1 driver line-up

Alpine chief Flavio Briatore admits he may have put too much pressure on the Formula 1 team's second driver Franco Colapinto, as the Argentinian has yet to get off the mark for the squad.

Colapinto was brought in from Williams as Alpine's reserve driver and swapped places with fellow rookie Doohan after his six races, with the Australian demoted following May's Miami Grand Prix.

But thus ...

Flavio Briatore owns up to Alpine F1 mistake with Franco Colapinto

Alpine chief Flavio Briatore admits he may have put too much pressure on the Formula 1 team's second driver Franco Colapinto, as the Argentinian has yet to get off the mark for the squad.

Colapinto was brought in from Williams as Alpine's reserve driver and swapped places with fellow rookie Doohan after his six races, with the Australian demoted following May's Miami Grand Prix.

But thus ...

Wolff reviews Mercedes' "maximum pressure" approach to Antonelli in F1 debut year

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has conceded that the team has put Andrea Kimi Antonelli "under maximum pressure" in his debut Formula 1 season - but says the 19-year-old remains a long-term hire.

Antonelli has enjoyed the highs of a maiden podium and a sprint race pole in 2025, but has endured some more difficult moments; since his podium in Montreal, he has scored just one point.

Some of that ...

Bernie Ecclestone, Christian Horner and Flavio Briatore at Alpine F1 team would be 'mafia reunion' - Toto Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has joked it would be like a ‘mafia reunion’ should Christian Horner, Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore combine for an ownership stake in the Alpine Formula 1 outfit.

Horner was sacked as Red Bull team principal in July and his next step is not yet known, but paddock rumours have suggested the 51-year-old is looking to invest in an F1 team.

Alpine has been ...

Ecclestone, Horner and Briatore at Alpine F1 would be like 'mafia reunion', says Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has joked it would be like a ‘mafia reunion’ should Christian Horner, Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore combine for an ownership stake in the Alpine Formula 1 outfit.

Horner was sacked as Red Bull team principal in July and his next step is not yet known, but paddock rumours have suggested the 51-year-old is looking to invest in an F1 team.

Alpine has been ...

Why George Russell is "very confident" in Mercedes' new F1 engine for 2026

Formula 1 will undergo a major overhaul next year with new engine and chassis regulations. It’s a leap into the unknown for all teams and manufacturers, although some teams including Red Bull have suggested that Mercedes appears “very confident” about its engine project.

That belief was based on paddock chatter – reliable or not – and the fact that Mercedes opposed some further ...

Russell confident Mercedes will have the best F1 2026 engine - but is wary of customer teams

Formula 1 will undergo a major overhaul next year with new engine and chassis regulations. It’s a leap into the unknown for all teams and manufacturers, although some teams including Red Bull have suggested that Mercedes appears “very confident” about its engine project.

That belief was based on paddock chatter – reliable or not – and the fact that Mercedes opposed some further ...

F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris tops red-flagged FP1 as many drivers go off

McLaren driver Lando Norris edged team-mate Oscar Piastri to lead Friday's first free practice at Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.

Following several heatwaves that scorched Europe's summer, the second leg of the season got underway in cool conditions in the Netherlands

There was little time to waste at the start of the one-hour session as all 20 drivers sampled the windy conditions at ...

F1 Dutch GP: Norris tops McLaren 1-2 in FP1 as Antonelli causes red flag

McLaren driver Lando Norris edged team-mate Oscar Piastri to lead Friday's first free practice at Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.

Following several heatwaves that scorched Europe's summer, the second leg of the season got underway in cool conditions in the Netherlands

There was little time to waste at the start of the one-hour session as all 20 drivers sampled the windy conditions at ...

F1 team boss’ amazing memories of working with Alonso: “Jenson couldn’t do” what Fernando did

20 years ago, Fernando Alonso was engaged in a thrilling championship run-in with Kimi Raikkonen, and a young tyre engineer with a bright future was about to join Alonso’s Renault team.

Ayao Komatsu had got his F1 break working for BAR-Honda’s test team in a high-spending era where leading manufacturer-backed organisations had two windtunnels running continuously and fully manned test ...

How “bored” Fernando Alonso won a race ‘watching it on big screens’

20 years ago, Fernando Alonso was engaged in a thrilling championship run-in with Kimi Raikkonen, and a young tyre engineer with a bright future was about to join Alonso’s Renault team. Ayao Komatsu had got his F1 break working for BAR-Honda’s test team in a high-spending era where leading manufacturer-backed organisations had two windtunnels running continuously and fully manned test squads ...

McLaren will keep driver strategy options open after Hungary F1 split

McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have given their blessing for split strategies to continue at the team as they battle for the 2025 Formula 1 title, but both feel Hungary was something of an outlier.

Norris was running third during the Hungarian Grand Prix and took the plunge to switch to a one-stop strategy - which put him out ahead of the two-stopping Piastri and offered him the ...