Alpine F1 is currently in shambles. Former team principal Oliver Oakes has left. His tenure was less than a year. Alpine has had four team principals in five years. Franco Colapinto makes his Alpine debut at Imola, replacing Jack Doohan. Colapinto’s deal only runs for five races. It’s rumored that reserve driver Paul Aron will also get seat time. Aron came to the team with … Continue reading Alpine is in Shambles
Alpine F1 announced today that beginning in 2026, the team will begin to operate Mercedes-Benz power units (Engines for our non-F1 friends) after deciding to ditch their own power unit earlier this season. The deal with the German juggernaut also includes use of their gearbox (Transmissions). The multi-year agreement allows the French race team to run the Mercedes powertrains from 2026 until at least 2030. … Continue reading Alpine F1 Switches to Mercedes-Benz Power Starting 2026
Red Bull The first half of the Formula One season has been a disappointment for Red Bull. They currently lead the drivers and constructors championship but are vulnerable in the constructors championship. The only reason this team is leading the constructors championship is because they have Max Verstappen and nobody else does. Verstappen is single-handedly keeping this team afloat. They don’t have the fastest car … Continue reading Formula 1 Mid-Season Review
Esteban Ocon and Alpine announced today that the 27-year-old Frenchman will not be with the team in 2025. This comes after his shunt with teammate Pierre Gasly at Monaco, a move that saw Ocon receive a five-place grid penalty for Canada. For Alpine, this is the worst-case scenario. They lost both Oscar Piastri and Fernando Alonso in a botched contract situation, now they lose Ocon. … Continue reading Esteban Ocon Leaving Alpine at Season’s End
