Author: James Phillips

Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi predicts Alpine rookie Jack Doohan will be replaced within five races of the 2025 season, amid growing speculation about his future following Franco Colapinto’s appointment as reserve driver. Alpine F1 rookie Jack Doohan faces mounting speculation about his future, with former Formula 1 driver Roberto Merhi suggesting the Australian may not retain his seat beyond the season’s fourth race. Despite being confirmed as an Alpine driver for the 2025 season, Doohan’s position has come under scrutiny following a series of events that have cast doubt over his long-term prospects with the French outfit. Briatore’s favourite…

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Despite his move to Alpine, Franco Colapinto is destined to return to Williams, according to James Vowles. Following his sensational debut in the second half of 2024, Colapinto shot to the top of many teams’ shopping lists. Red Bull held initial talks with the young Argentine, but these fizzled out after a run of high-profile crashes for the rookie. Colapinto looked set for a year on the sidelines, with most teams, including Williams agreeing drivers for 2025. However, Alpine swooped at the start of the year and signed him as a reserve driver for this year, intriguing the paddock. Rumours…

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Maximilian Günther has shown incredible pace this weekend. From claiming pole position and converting that into the win, he’s been unstoppable. After topping the timesheets during Free Practice 3 in Jeddah, the German driver will surely give it his all in Qualifying. Last night’s race in Jeddah was an exciting one. Maximilian Günther converted his pole position into victory at the Jeddah E-Prix Race 1 after an intense battle with Oliver Rowland. The race began dramatically with incidents involving Sam Bird, Pascal Wehrlein, and Mitch Evans, leading to an early Safety Car deployment. While Rowland managed to take the lead…

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After an incredible Race 1 during the Jeddah E-Prix, Maximilian Günther comes out on top, ahead of Oliver Rowland and Taylor Barnard. With the lights about to go green in Jeddah, the drivers prepared for Race 1, after an exciting Qualifying session, that resulted in an all-German front row. Maximilian Günther secured his first pole position with DS Penske after an impressive performance throughout the session. The qualifying format saw rookie Taylor Barnard leading Group A, while Oliver Rowland topped Group B, with Championship leader António Félix da Costa failing to progress. In the Duels stage, Günther defeated Nyck de…

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Williams Racing has officially lifted the covers off its FW47 livery, marking the start of a new season with a new car. After a turbulent 2024 campaign, today’s reveal at Silverstone signals a fresh chapter for the Grove-based outfit. With Carlos Sainz joining Alex Albon in what promises to be one of the most formidable driver pairings in Williams’ modern history, the team is gearing up for what it hopes will be a season of resurgence. Reflecting on 2024: A season of highs, lows, and too many repair bills Let’s be honest—2024 was a rollercoaster. Williams entered the season riding…

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Oliver Rowland made a statement at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit as he topped the timesheets in the opening practice session ahead of the Formula E race weekend in Saudi Arabia. Formula E debuted at the Jeddah circuit, showcasing a new layout that promises exciting racing action. Rowland, fresh off his victory in Mexico City, led Nissan to a strong performance as he topped the FP1 timesheets. Rowland’s team-mate Norman Nato followed closely behind in second, with Mahindra’s Edoardo Mortara securing third. The Jeddah E-Prix weekend sees the introduction of Pit Boost as a permanent feature, adding a new strategic element…

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