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Formula 1’s first ever night race was supposed to be a shining moment for the sport, but a shocking scandal overshadowed it all. About The Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 stormed onto the streets of Singapore in 2008, with the race being held on the brand-new Marina Bay Street Circuit. It was first announced in…
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The ongoing 2025 Formula 1 season is currently in the midst of its annual summer break. This enforced recess gives F1 employees an opportunity to reset after the intensity of the first half of the year, and fans a chance to reflect on the season so far. In years past however, F1 racing action continued…
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The Shanghai International Circuit has seen some brilliant races, so we look back to one of the greatest – the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix. About The Chinese Grand Prix The Chinese Grand Prix has featured on the Formula One race calendar since 2004. After a brief absence in between 2020 and 2023 (thanks to a…
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Flavio Briatore has shared that Alpine F1 Team is not for sale despite rumours. He also reasoned that he has no plans to cut jobs at its UK base. This year, Alpine hired Flavio Briatore as their executive advisor. The former Renault Team Principal is to reverse Alpine’s declining fortune. After rumours have spread online…
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The Director and Founder of Hitech GP, Oliver Oakes, has been announced as the new Team Principal of BWT Alpine F1 Team following the exit of Bruno Famin. The Enstone-based outfit have announced the appointment of their third team principal in just over a year amidst a tumultuous few seasons with poor results. Oakes, who,…
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French manufacturer Alpine have been in talks with Mercedes-Benz for an Engine supplier deal which could begin as early as 2025. The deal is also set to include a Mercedes supplied gearbox and suspension components. There are currently four engine constructors on the Formula One grid, with Mercedes, Ferrari, Honda Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) and…
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BWT Alpine F1 Team has announced that Flavio Briatore is set to make a return to Formula 1 as an Executive Advisor for Renault Group CEO Luca de Leo. At age 74, the former Renault CEO has been confirmed to be returning. He will be returning as the Executive Advisor to the current CEO in the…
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After Alpine voiced concerns that their engine wasn’t level with their rivals, engine equalisation was added to the F1 Commission agenda for the Belgian GP. Alpine revealed to the FIA that their Renault engine was significantly down on its rivals. This prompted the FIA to analyse the power unit performance of all engines and consequently…
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Felipe Massa is said to be exploring his options for a legal challenge on his potential 2008 Drivers Championship. Back in February Bernie Ecclestone made bold claims about the legitimacy of Lewis Hamilton’s first Drivers Championship in 2008 with McLaren. Stating that he feels Felipe Massa should be the true drivers champion that year. The…
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Nick Chester will join the Andretti team as technical director for its Formula 1 dream, he is expected to start his tenure this month. Chester succeeded James Allison as technical director of the Renault F1 team in 2013, transitioning with the team from Lotus to Renault and remaining with the team until 2020. He departed…
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Alpine are set to make a decision on who will drive along side Esteban Ocon from 2023. Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer has stated that although it’s a bit early at the moment, they will be looking to make decision around the British GP. With both Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri both looking for a…
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Fernando Alonso is set to return to Formula 1 with Renault for the 2021 season. This is probably not a big surprise. Ever since Ricciardo signed for McLaren to take Ferrari bound Carlos Sainz’s seat, Alonso’s name has been linked with a return to Formula 1. Now that the move is all but confirmed, it…