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Oakes' departure, Colapinto's swap with Doohan, and Briatore's return: What is going on at Alpine?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not.

Autosport

What is going on at Alpine, amid management and driver line-up drama?

One thing about Alpine’s movements over the past 24 hours was wholly expected; the other was not.

Motorsport

Jack Doohan’s Alpine axe was a ticking time bomb – F1 has never been more ruthless to rookies

Doohan lasted seven races at Alpine, while Liam Lawson was two and out at Red Bull. With Franco Colapinto being handed a simple five-race deal, another change could be in the offing after Silverstone in July

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'Proud' Aussie Doohan dumped as Alpine F1 driver

Jack Doohan's F1 stint at Alpine is over after six races, but the young Aussie has received support from compatriot, and championship leader, Oscar Piastri.

AAP

Doohan doomed - Why do young F1 drivers have so little time to impress?

Gamers of a certain vintage will recall Cannon Fodder, the 1990s tactical shoot ’em up (as the genre was then known) wherein you guided a squad of soldiers through a series of dangerous and fast-paced missions. Your pool of soldiers was limited, but nevertheless expendable to a degree.

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Why do young F1 drivers like Doohan have so little time to impress?

Autosport

Flavio Briatore takes on Alpine F1 team lead duties as Colapino replaces Doohan

Oliver Oakes has resigned as principal of Alpine with immediate effect and former executive advisor Flavio Briatore is taking over his duties

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Alpine F1 team boss Oliver Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes as resigned with immediate effect, the team has announced. Oakes was brought to the team in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Flavio Briatore. But six races into the 2025 season Oakes has…

Motorsport

Renault and Citroën owner warn of ‘painful decisions’ if EU does not change rules for small cars

Carmakers say there needs to be more focus on smaller, affordable vehicles in Europe as SUVs gain popularity

The Guardian - UK

Three strategies to help European carmakers regain their edge

Even before US president Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars, European automakers had been facing a multitude of challenges. Sales have slumped and manufacturers face rising costs, while Chinese rivals have rapidly been gaining market share.

The Conversation

Renault 4 review: Retro family-friendly SUV driven in the UK

Renault’s retro reboot continues with the Renault 4 – now in the UK. Can this more family-friendly EV have the same success as the award-winning Renault 5?

The Independent UK

What’s driving Cadillac? New F1 team counting down seconds to 2026 entry

Red-carpet launch in Miami has to be backed up with a car on the grid next season, with Briton Graeme Lowdon leading the push

The Guardian - UK

Everything Sauber can learn from Red Bull’s winning ways

Sauber's Jonathan Wheatley believes it takes more than new facilities and equipment to instil a winning ethos into an F1 team ahead of Audi F1 switch

Motorsport

The hidden F1 lessons Sauber can learn from Red Bull

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” as the famous Peter Drucker quote goes.

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Wheatley: Sauber must think like a top team for strong F1 campaign as Audi

Jonathan Wheatley is aiming to install a big-team mentality at Sauber before it completes its switch to Audi from 2026 – although the former Red Bull sporting director admits it will take “years” to get to the top of Formula 1. Having left Red Bull two years ago, Wheatley has…

Motorsport

Wheatley: Mentality shift can help struggling Sauber succeed in F1 as Audi

How pineapple and linen will make your next car more eco-friendly

The Renault Emblème is a rolling laboratory for the eco-friendly car of the near-future

Euronews

Which are the cheapest electric cars? 6 of the best budget-friendly EVs for around €25K

Switching to electric doesn't mean compromising on quality or breaking the bank. Here are the best options in Europe for value-for-money EVs.

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This new Renault EV costs more than a Porsche 911, and I still want one

The mad Renault 5 Turbo 3E now has a price, and you’ll need deep pockets

Motor1

Renault's Most Expensive Car Ever Costs Six Figures

Renault is best known for its affordable cars, but that hasn’t always been the case lately. Take the Megane RS Trophy-R, for example, as it came with a jaw-dropping price tag of £72,000, which equates to around $96,300 in today's money. Now, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E takes things even…

InsideEVs

Nissan Wants Its Own City EV For Europe

Renault’s revived electric Twingo is one of our most hotly anticipated European EVs and it looks like it’s going to have not one but two sister models. After Dacia revealed that it was fast-tracking a project to develop an all-new Spring city EV based on the same underpinnings as the…

Motorsport

Five revelations by F1 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve

There is no shortage of creativity at French Formula 1 broadcaster Canal+, which recently set up an interview – or should we say ‘questioning’ – with its own pundit Jacques Villeneuve, pretending he was in police custody.

TechRadar

Holy downforce! This fan-powered EV just became the world’s first to drive upside down – and it’s more than just a party trick

This is not a prank – the McMurtry Spéirling can really drive upside-down.

Motor1

Mercedes Is Killing Two Models You Probably Don't Remember

Mercedes has been on a killing spree in recent years. We’ve already lost the SLC, AMG GT Convertible, and the CLS. The coupe and convertible versions of the C-Class and E-Class were also sacrificed in favor of the new CLE. And it won’t be long before the A-Class hatchback and…

Autosport

How Alpine has gone from P20 to P4 on Bahrain GP grid in 12 months

“I knew after my last corner [in Q3] this lap would put me in a very good place,” Pierre Gasly told media after qualifying for Formula 1's 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix. “But nowhere near close thinking it would put us like four hundredths off the top three and only three…

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