Author: Lena Ferle

Franco Colapinto’s return to the Formula 1 grid with Alpine has been one of the most talked-about stories heading into the Imola GP. The 21-year-old Argentine, who impressed during his nine-race stint with Williams last season, has now been handed a high-pressure opportunity with Alpine, stepping in for Jack Doohan just six races into the 2025 season. Though the circumstances of his return are far from ideal, Colapinto is focused, grounded, and eager to make his mark again. Colapinto focusses on Imola GP Speaking to the media at the Imola GP on Thursday, Colapinto was measured yet excited about jumping…

McLaren have confirmed that Pato O’Ward will take part in the first Free Practice session at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix, marking the second consecutive year the Mexican will drive in front of his home crowd at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Return to an F1 car for O’Ward The 26-year-old, who races full-time for McLaren in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, will get behind the wheel of the MCL39 on Friday, 24 October. This comes as part of his role as the team’s official Reserve Driver. His appearance continues a growing tradition, with O’Ward taking part in FP1 sessions for…

Oscar Piastri has voiced his support for compatriot Jack Doohan following confirmation that the Alpine driver will lose his seat starting from the upcoming Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Speculation over Doohan’s position had been building throughout the Miami Grand Prix weekend, which ended in disappointment for the Australian after a first-lap collision forced him out of the race. Alpine later confirmed that Doohan would step aside, with Franco Colapinto stepping in as part of a planned rotation of the race seat. Colapinto, who served as a driver for Williams during the latter stages of last season, will now drive for Alpine…

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff hailed teenage prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli for his standout performance during the Miami GP weekend, even as the team grappled with tyre management issues that left them trailing McLaren over race distance. Antonelli made headlines by taking Sprint pole, becoming the youngest polesitter in any Formula 1 format, before impressively qualifying third for the Miami Grand Prix itself. Despite a tougher race day, the 18-year-old’s raw pace and maturity behind the Mercedes wheel turned heads in the paddock. Praise for rookie Antonelli “I think the high point definitely was seeing his [Antonelli’s] speed on a…

In a dramatic mid-season shake-up, Alpine F1 Team has confirmed the immediate resignation of Team Principal Oliver Oakes, with executive advisor Flavio Briatore stepping in to assume Oakes’ responsibilities alongside his existing role. The announcement comes just two days after the Miami Grand Prix, where Alpine’s struggles continued in a disappointing 2025 campaign. The team, which entered the season with renewed optimism, finds itself languishing near the back of the grid, without a single points finish to date. Oakes’ departure follows mounting internal pressure amid Alpine F1’s poor performance and behind-the-scenes turmoil, particularly surrounding the team’s driver lineup. Appointed less…

After a challenging start to his 2024/2025 Formula E season, Nick Cassidy breathed a sigh of relief as he stood on the podium in Monte Carlo, finishing third in a wet and dramatic second race of the Monaco E-Prix doubleheader. The Jaguar racing driver delivered a storming drive through the field, climbing 11 places in treacherous conditions and, more importantly, proving that his team’s hard work is beginning to bear fruit. “Yeah, you’re not wrong,” Cassidy told media including FastestFormulaNews when asked to reflect on the months leading up to this result at the Monaco E-Prix. “It’s already feeling like…

Jake Dennis returned to the Formula E podium in style at the Monaco E-Prix, claiming a hard-fought third place in a race marked by carnage, controversy, and tactical chaos. The Andretti driver, who hadn’t seen the podium since Misano last season, had every reason to celebrate – even if he had to hold back. “Yeah, I mean it’s been a minute,” Dennis told media including FastestFormulaNews post-race. “Honestly; felt like a win to be honest, especially with what happened in that race.” What happened during the Monaco E-Prix? With Taylor Barnard stunning the grid by taking pole for the first…

Monaco once again proved to be a stage for redemption and resurgence as Nyck de Vries stormed to second place in a dramatic Monaco E-Prix. It is his first Formula E podium since 2022 and Mahindra’s first since Season 9. What happened during the Monaco E-Prix? From the race’s opening laps, De Vries showcased speed and strategy, capitalising on timely decisions around attack mode and pit boost to emerge as a front-runner. In a Formula E race punctuated by full course yellows and high-stakes energy management, de Vries kept a cool head amid the chaos. Reflecting on his return to…

As the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship prepares to descend on the streets of Monte Carlo for a historic first—a double-header at the Monaco E-Prix—all eyes will be on one of the sport’s youngest and arguably most intriguing talent: Zane Maloney. The 21-year-old Bajan driver has had an eventful start to his debut season in Formula E with the Lola Yamaha ABT team. Transitioning from the high-speed world of Formula 2, where he was a genuine title contender, Maloney made headlines by opting to forgo a potential championship run in favour of a new chapter in all-electric racing. The…

Formula 1 has confirmed the Mexico City Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through to the end of the 2028 season, following the signing of a new three-year contract. The previous agreement had been due to conclude after this year’s race. The history of the Formula 1 Mexico City GP Having returned to the F1 schedule in 2015, the event initially carried the name Mexican Grand Prix until 2019. After a year’s absence in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it reappeared in 2021 under its current name, the Mexico City Grand Prix. The race at the Autódromo Hermanos…