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Formula One team Alpine announced on Wednesday the appointment of Oliver Oakes as their new team principal, succeeding Frenchman Bruno Famin. The 36-year-old Briton, who previously led the Hitech GP team in the lower F2 and F3 categories, becomes the second youngest team principal in Formula One history. Oakes will…

Williams team principal James Vowles expressed surprise that top Formula 1 teams Red Bull and Mercedes didn’t pursue Carlos Sainz before he signed with Williams. Announced after the Belgian Grand Prix, Sainz’s deal covers the 2025 and 2026 seasons with options to extend. “I rate him as one of the…

Red Bull Racing has confirmed that there will be no changes to their driver lineup during the Formula 1 summer break. Daniel Ricciardo will continue with the team for the rest of the 2024 season, while Sergio Perez will remain with Red Bull Racing. Management’s Decision on Driver Futures Top…

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz will make a high-profile move to Williams for the 2025 Formula One season, as announced on Monday. The Spaniard, set to partner with Alex Albon and replace Logan Sargeant, has signed a two-year contract with the team, which includes options for extension. This transfer is a significant…

George Russell’s sensational drive at the Belgian GP, praised by his boss Toto Wolff as “Tyre Whisperer” worthy, ended in disappointment as stewards disqualified him post-race. So, what went wrong? The Post-Race Twist After celebrating his one-stop strategy victory, a Technical Delegate’s report revealed an irregularity. While Russell’s car initially…

Transition in Alpine Leadership as Renault Shifts Focus Alpine Formula One team principal Bruno Famin is set to step down from his role at the end of August, transitioning to focus entirely on Renault Group’s other motorsport activities. The announcement was made during a press conference on Friday, where Famin…

Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crashed in the rain-affected final practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the fastest time amidst challenging conditions. Rain Disrupts Final Practice After two dry practice sessions on Friday, rain fell on Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday, limiting drivers’ and teams’ preparations…

Max Verstappen led the timesheets in the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday, despite facing a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday’s race. The Red Bull driver clocked a fastest lap of 1:43.372, outpacing McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who was 0.531 seconds behind. Verstappen, who is seeking to…

Lando Norris has expressed regret over his handling of team orders during the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he was criticized for not allowing McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to pass earlier. Speaking before the Belgian Grand Prix, Norris described his actions as “silly” and acknowledged that he was “not too proud”…

The FIA announced on Tuesday that Formula One will maintain its current points system, opting not to extend rewards beyond the top 10 finishers. In April, the Formula One commission, which includes representatives from all teams and major stakeholders, postponed the decision on whether to distribute points more widely. The…