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Alpine's Colapinto deal is a pressure cooker for Doohan, but is it fair to him?

There's one significant detail about Franco Colapinto's move to Alpine – and that's his current job description at Enstone probably not being what he and his managers are really aiming for.

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Why Alpine is taking the Mercedes gearbox for just one season

Alpine's decision to take Mercedes' Formula 1 gearbox for 2026 will give it "headroom" to develop elsewhere for the next series of regulations before building its own in 2027.

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Get to know F1's six rookies of the 2025 season

After a rookie-free season, the F1 paddock welcomes a fresh group of young talent, ready to prove themselves worthy of a seat.

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Alpine F1 turnaround proves Enstone overhaul was the "right thing to do"

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Oliver Oakes says the team improving its fortunes over the second half of the 2024 season has shown that streamlining its Enstone operation was the right way to go.

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Alpine F1 turnaround proves Enstone reorganisation was the "right thing to do"

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Oliver Oakes says the team improving its fortunes over the second half of the 2024 season has shown that streamlining its Enstone operation was the right way to go.

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Alpine insists Ocon is welcome for farewell factory visit

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has welcomed Esteban Ocon to return to the team's Enstone base to say his goodbyes ahead of his move to Haas.

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Alpine parries criticism on "straightforward" Ocon/Doohan F1 swap

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes acknowledged the late timing of swapping Esteban Ocon for Jack Doohan was "not perfect" but parried criticism on the "straightforward" decision itself.

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Alpine responds to criticism on "straightforward" Ocon/Doohan swap

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes acknowledged the late timing of swapping Esteban Ocon for Jack Doohan was "not perfect" but parried criticism on the "straightforward" decision itself.

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Haas was unaware of Alpine using Ocon release as leverage

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu said he was completely in the dark about the way that Esteban Ocon's first run for his team in the post-season Abu Dhabi test was used as leverage against the French driver.

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Doohan ready for F1 challenge despite high rookie benchmark

Alpine boss Oliver Oakes believes Jack Doohan is well prepared for his Formula 1 debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, although admits the benchmark set by other debutants this year is high.

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Doohan ready for challenge of F1 despite high rookie benchmark

Alpine boss Oliver Oakes believes that Jack Doohan is well prepared for his Formula 1 debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, although admits the benchmark set by other debutants this year is high.

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Alpine announces Doohan for Abu Dhabi debut, Ocon out

Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut for the team in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Doohan replaces Ocon at Alpine for F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut for the team in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Alpine looking for Ocon split resolution that "suits everyone"

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes says an expected deal to replace Esteban Ocon with Jack Doohan for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is moving "in a direction that suits everybody" in their preparation for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Aron joins Alpine as 2025 F1 reserve driver

Formula 2 title contender Paul Aron has been announced as Alpine’s 2025 Formula 1 reserve driver.

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Ocon wants answers to understand pace slump against Alpine team-mate

Esteban Ocon has urged his Alpine Formula 1 team to find answers about his lack of pace compared to team-mate Pierre Gasly since the United States Grand Prix.

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Alpine's Mercedes F1 engine switch for 2026 the 'pragmatic, obvious' choice

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has opened up on the team's decision to switch to Mercedes powertrains for Formula 1's new rules for 2026, stating the team simply wanted "the best engine in the back of the car".

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Alpine announces Mercedes F1 engine deal for 2026 and beyond

The Alpine Formula 1 team has officially announced it will switch to Mercedes power units from the 2026 season onwards.

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What the potential $30m constructors’ windfall from Brazil could mean for Alpine

As Formula 1 departed from a wet and windy Brazilian Grand Prix, the forecast was looking decidedly brighter for one team in particular, with Alpine's cargo including two podium trophies.

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How Brazil's shock double podium could lead to $30m payday for Alpine

The sensational double podium for Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly In Brazil has been a big boost for Alpine for a variety of reasons, with its three-place jump in the constructors' standings potentially making a $30m difference at year's end.

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Alpine's shock double podium in Brazil could lead to $30m payday

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Ocon "sorry" for Colapinto after robbing him of US GP fastest lap point

Esteban Ocon questioned Alpine’s call to pit him late in the United States Grand Prix and take the fastest lap - before realising it was to stop Williams claiming an additional point in what could be a tight battle in the Formula 1 constructors’ championship.

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How a world karting champion ended up an F1 team boss

Oliver Oakes might be able to lay claim to being the quickest team principal in F1, but for the meantime however, he has his work cut out in saying the same for his Alpine team. 

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Oakes learning the patience game in new Alpine F1 role

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has admitted that he has to learn to be patient when it comes to making the changes he wants at the squad.

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Oakes learning the patience game in new F1 role

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has admitted that he is having to learn to be patient when it comes to making the changes he wants at the squad.

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