Penalty points can be accumulated a number of ways in Formula One, usually related to causing an accident on track or breaking some sort of regulation, like ignoring yellow flags. Should a driver accumulate twelve penalty points then they will be handed a race ban for a single Grand Prix, forcing them to watch on
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In Formula 1, teams often feed off each other as part of deals or partnerships. Alfa Romeo share a strong relationship with Ferrari, as do Haas, but in the most formal circumstance, AlphaTauri are the sister team of Red Bull, meaning that parts are often shared between the two. All teams must complete independent designs
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Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda have formed one of the most likeable bromances in Formula 1 in recent years, even rivalling ‘Carlando’, the old McLaren pairing of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris, who became almost inseparable during their time together. Gasly will be leaving his Japanese teammate behind at the end of the season however,
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After qualifying in P13, Pierre Gasly was clearly upset with his car after a lockup cost him what could have been a strong lap time in Q2 at the US Grand Prix. It’s not the first time either that the Frenchman has had issues with his brakes, with Gasly also seeing issues last time out
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While it could be perceived that allowing your test driver to move to a rival would be a bad idea, Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott is not concerned about the potential risks. With Nyck de Vries moving to AlphaTauri for a full time race seat next season, Elliott has reassured fans of the Silver Arrows
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Pierre Gasly’s decision to leave Red Bull and sign for Alpine for 2023 seems like a move made in heaven for all involved parties. The move will see Gasly race for an all-French team, while Alpine are getting themselves a driver with undoubted talent and experience in a Formula 1 car. Team CEO Laurent Rossi
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The FIA is reportedly looking into whether Colton Herta is eligible to be granted a Super Licence that would let him join the F1 grid. Silly season has been blown wide open in recent weeks following the news that Fernando Alonso will be leaving Alpine to replace Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin. Alpine had intended
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Christian Horner hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Red Bull letting Pierre Gasly join Alpine at the end of the season. Until the past week or so, it was widely believed that Gasly would remain at AlphaTauri for the 2023 campaign. However, rumours have now begun to stir regarding his future, with talk that Alpine
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Esteban Ocon wouldn’t have a problem with Pierre Gasly being his team-mate at Alpine in 2023. Who will be driving alongside Ocon next season is currently very much unclear following Fernando Alonso’s decision to leave the French team for Aston Martin. Alpine had hoped it would be Oscar Piastri but, after announcing him, it emerged
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Helmut Marko says that Yuki Tsunoda’s radio outbursts “went too far,” affecting the AlphaTauri driver’s performances. Tsunoda became renowned for his expletive-filled team radio messages in his rookie season in Formula 1. On multiple occasions, something would anger the Japanese driver and he’d make his feelings clear on the radio, launching into a tirade of
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