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Pierre Gasly to race during F1’s summer break

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has revealed his desire to take on a new challenge within the French team—competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the mid-season break.  Alpine is set to enter the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship from 2024, making Gasly’s dream of participating in the world-famous endurance race a distinct

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Ferrari boss responds to Mattia Binotto reportedly joining Alpine

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur refused to comment on whether Mattia Binotto is joining Alpine as team principal, following the sacking of Otmar Szafnauer. Ahead of qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, it was announced that Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane will be leaving Alpine after this weekend. Who Szafnauer’s replacement will be is

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Alpine boss breaks silence on risk of being fired after DNFs

Alpine team boss, Otmar Szafnauer, has denied that he may be set to lose his job after a disastrous showing for his team at the Hungarian GP. A crash took Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly out of the race at the Hungaroring, with both receiving DNF results. This comes hot on the heels of the

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‘For sure’: Fernando Alonso makes admission about staying at Alpine

Fernando Alonso has been achieving extraordinary things at Aston Martin; however, the Spaniard admits he would’ve stayed at Alpine if they offered him a new contract. Alonso left Alpine at the end of 2022 to join Aston Martin, following the retirement of four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel. Since joining the Silverstone-based team, Alonso has claimed

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Mercedes introduce sneaky rear-wing upgrade despite FIA clampdown

Mercedes have become the latest team in the paddock to introduce a sneaky upgrade to their rear wing, something the FIA have been trying to stop from happening. The Silver Arrows have taken inspiration from customer team Aston Martin, by connecting their rear wing endplate and upper flap’s tip section similarly to the Silverstone-based team.

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Renault jump to Mercedes’ defence over Red Bull dispute

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer insists that powertrain supplier Renault wants the 2026 engine regulations to remain as they are, something Mercedes also want to see happen. Szafnauer’s comments regarding the new power unit regulations in 2026 have been made following concerns raised by Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Horner has insisted that tweaks to

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Lance Stroll challenges Pierre Galsy to fistfight

Lance Stroll wasted no time in issuing a fiery challenge to Pierre Gasly following their collision during the British Grand Prix.  The incident occurred on the entrance to Club corner as both drivers fiercely battled for the 11th position.  Stroll’s car ran wide at the Vale chicane, prompting him to cut the corner and collide

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Pierre Gasly lambasts FIA over unusual stance

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has demanded an explanation from the FIA regarding an incident involving Lance Stroll during the British Grand Prix weekend.  Gasly expressed his frustration over Stroll’s failed overtake attempt at the British Grand Prix, where the Canadian driver went off track but did not return the position.  Gasly believes that such actions should

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Pierre Gasly speaks out on Alpine upgrades

Pierre Gasly has high hopes for Alpine’s new front wing this weekend at the British Grand Prix, where the Enstone-based side will be hoping to reduce the gap to the leading teams. Alpine are in the midst of an odd season, given that they don’t really have any competition. The French outfit aren’t strong enough

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F1 driver admits he was starstruck by Hollywood star

Esteban Ocon has revealed that he was left starstruck after Ryan Reynolds invested in Alpine, with the Frenchman being a huge fan of the Marvel cinematic universe. The Alpine racer has previously worn a Spiderman helmet at the US Grand Prix in 2022. Ryan Reynolds teamed up with ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star, Rob

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