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Formula 1 returned after a small hiatus to kick start its first triple header of the year. Lando Norris was quickest in the first practice session for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix – but it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Papaya outfit. Here’s everything that you need to know. Victor Martins Joins Williams Driver…
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Alpine have hired Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver and now his manager reveals more details about the Argentine’s deal.
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Franco Colapinto joins BWT Alpine Formula One Team as a Test and Reserve Driver on a multi-year deal after departing from Williams.
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Christian Horner has put to rest any speculation about a last-minute attempt to bring Carlos Sainz to Red Bull next season, despite ongoing rumors about Sergio Perez’s future with the team. Sainz has already secured a multi-year contract to join Williams starting in 2025, but recent sightings of Red Bull’s team principal Horner leaving the…
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Franco Colapinto joins Williams F1 team for 2024. Explore his rise, challenges, and what to expect as the Argentine steps onto the F1 grid.
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Co-written by Caitlin Noble In a surprising mid-season shakeup, Williams has announced that Franco Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the 2024 season. The news comes after a long spate of crashes and no points finishes in the first half of the season, with Sargeant also only accumulating one point in 2023.…
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The Williams car of Alex Albon faced disqualification in the qualifying session at Zandvoort due to the floor being too wide and therefore illegal to race with. Williams F1 team will be looking into why their pre-event scan of the car deemed the car to be legal and comply with Formula One regulations. Alex Albon’s…
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In an already chaotic day for Williams, Alex Albon has been disqualified from Qualifying at the 2024 Dutch GP after the stewards determined the floor of his car to be illegal. The crushing blow comes after the team’s second driver, Logan Sargeant, crashed in FP3, causing too much damage to the FW46 for it to…
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With the circus on hold because of the F1 summer break, teams and drivers will reflect on what has been a dramatic opening of 14 races of the 2024 season. From Lando Norris’ maiden victory in Miami, the McLaren drama at the Hungaroring to George Russell’s disqualification, some would argue that F1 is back to…
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Alex Albon will take a Pit Lane start after Williams chose to make Power Unit changes ahead of the Barcelona GP. Alex Albon qualified P19 for the Barcelona GP, with his teammate alongside him in P20. The Williams has been struggling in 2024, with a vital issue of being overweight. The extra weight the car…
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Toto Wolff has said that while Carlos Sainz deserves a top seat, it is unlikely he will be offered the Mercedes drive. The Brackley team have a seat available after Hamilton’s shock switch. The seven-time champion will join Ferrari for the 2025 season. Kimi Antonelli – a Mercedes junior driver – has been mentioned a…
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Williams’ disappointing Canadian GP was explained in a press statement released post-race. Williams had a strong start to the Canada race weekend. Alex Albon secured a P10 start in qualifying while Logan Sargeant out-qualified Sergio Pérez to start P13 behind the two Ferraris. Despite this, both drivers’ race ended early with a DNF each. For…
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Back in May, Williams F1, led by James Vowles, confirmed the multi-year contract extension of Alex Albon. However, Logan Sargeant’s future looks to be uncertain about the team. As a result, Williams is keeping the doors open for other drivers to snatch up the American’s seat. Recently, Vowles revealed the names of the potential drivers…
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It’s a shame that Carlos Sainz who, this year, has won a race, scored four podiums and been at times more than a match for one of F1’s premier talents in Charles Leclerc. He more than likely won’t have a competitive seat for 2025 and beyond. Photo: Scuderia Ferrari HP No top seat available Mercedes…
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As the Formula 1 grid roll into Monaco, a circuit renowned for its challenging layout and historic significance, Williams driver Alex Albon is cautiously optimistic about his team’s prospects. Speaking ahead of the Grand Prix, Albon shared insights into the improvements in the Williams car and his personal approach to tackling the legendary street circuit.…
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Since Scuderia Ferrari announced the renewal of Charles Leclerc’s contract and the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, one question lingers in the Formula 1 paddock: where is Carlos Sainz going? The unexpected answer might be Williams. As Italian journalist Roberto Chinchero reports in his latest article for motorsport.com, the driver’s management is carrying out the negotiation…
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James Vowles admits that the Williams being overweight has been costing them 0.45 seconds so far this season but they are starting to fix it.
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Following Alex Albon’s contract extension he speaks about the progress of the team and the positive direction the team is taking.
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Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff has expressed opposition to an early F1 debut for protégé Kimi Antonelli despite a formal request from Williams seeking an exemption from the sport’s minimum age restriction. After a surprising turn of events during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, it was noted that Williams had submitted a request to the FIA…