I’ve watched Formula 1 long enough to recognize when something doesn’t add up. Jack Doohan’s departure from Alpine after just six races tells a story that goes far beyond one driver’s struggles. Alpine announced it as a “mutual agreement.” The...
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When the Old Boys Club Writes Its Own Rules
Felipe Massa’s lawsuit just got the green light to proceed to trial. The court ruled he can pursue his conspiracy claims against Bernie Ecclestone, the FIA, and Formula One Management over the 2008 Crashgate scandal. He’s seeking $84 million in...
Continue reading...Alpine’s Colapinto Gamble Shows F1’s New Reality: Potential Beats Experience
Alpine just locked down Franco Colapinto with a multi-year deal, buying him out from Williams and promoting him to a race seat for 2025. The move tells you everything about where F1 team strategies are heading right now. Teams are...
Continue reading...Driver Academies Are Quietly Becoming Obsolete
When I heard Alex Dunne left McLaren’s driver program, I barely blinked. I was more focused on Arvid Lindblad’s future with Red Bull. The chatter suggested they might fast-track him to F1 next year, which felt like the bigger story....
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