Pierre Gasly claimed a shock pole position for the Alpine Formula 1 team in Italian Grand Prix qualifying at Monza, beating George Russell’s Mercedes by just 0.060 seconds. The Frenchman locked down the top spot with a lap time of 1m21.786s, securing his first career pole at the historic Italian venue where he took his … Read more
Lawson Praises Colapinto’s “Very Impressive” Save at Australian Grand Prix Liam Lawson has lauded Franco Colapinto’s quick thinking and reflexes at the start of the Australian Grand Prix, acknowledging the Alpine driver potentially averted a major collision. Lawson’s car experienced a loss of power as the race began, leaving him stationary on the grid and … Read more
Alpine F1 Stake: Wolff and Horner in Battle for Control The future of Alpine F1 is hanging in the balance as two motorsport giants, Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Christian Horner, formerly of Red Bull Racing, vie for a 24% stake held by Otro Capital. This isn’t simply a clash of personalities; it’s a strategic … Read more
Damson Idris Shifts into High Gear: F1’s New Brand Ambassador and the Future of Sports Entertainment Hollywood actor Damson Idris is accelerating his involvement with Formula 1, officially becoming a Global Brand Ambassador following his starring role in the blockbuster film, F1. The move signals a growing convergence between the worlds of sports and entertainment, … Read more
Ex-F1 Boss Otmar Szafnauer Shares Dramatic Engine Failure Footage Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer experienced a harrowing ordeal on a recent Delta flight when the aircraft suffered an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The flight, DL1067 bound for Atlanta, was forced to return to the airport as a … Read more
Jack Doohan’s F1 Exit: A Sign of Shifting Sands in Formula 1 Driver Development? Jack Doohan’s rapid rise and equally swift departure from Alpine Formula 1 has sent ripples through the motorsport world. After a 13-year journey to reach the pinnacle of racing, just 150 days behind the wheel saw his opportunity curtailed. But Doohan’s … Read more
Pierre Gasly and the Enduring Legacy of Anthoine Hubert: Grief, Remembrance, and Mental Wellbeing in Motorsport Pierre Gasly’s recent reflections on his friendship with the late Anthoine Hubert, shared on F1.com’s Off The Grid series, offer a poignant reminder of the human cost of motorsport. Beyond the speed and spectacle, the sport is populated by … Read more
Pierre Gasly’s Pivot: How F1 Drivers are Redefining “Second Careers” Pierre Gasly, the Alpine Formula 1 driver, has openly discussed his aspirations to enter the fashion industry, a move that’s less surprising than it once would have been. His recent comments, stemming from an interview on F1’s Off The Grid series and his time in … Read more
Why “Worst Driver” Rankings Reveal More About F1’s Future Than You Think Every season, the media loves to crown a “best” and a “worst” driver. While the 2025 awards highlighted Max Verstappen’s dominance, the debate over Alpine’s struggling lineup—Pierre Gasly, Franco Colapinto, Jack Doohan and the displaced Yuki Tsunoda—uncovers emerging trends that will shape Formula 1 for years to come. … Read more
Why Teams Are Accelerating Their Pre‑Season Workouts With the Formula 1 calendar compressed to an unprecedented winter window, several manufacturers are exploring “private shakedowns” to gain a technical edge before the official testing weekend. The trend reflects a shift from “wait‑and‑see” to “hit‑the‑ground‑running” as the sport’s engineering demands intensify. Early Engine‑Start Strategies: The Audi Example Rumors … Read more