Alpine confirm F1 driver line-up change as FIA make McLaren decision - RacingNews365 Review

07/05/2025 16:00

The Alpine F1 team has confirmed it has dropped Jack Doohan from a full-time race seat in favour of Franco Colapinto with immediate effect for the next five races. Colapinto signed a multi-year deal with Alpine earlier this year, becoming one of its reserve drivers as well as getting chances to test older F1 cars from the Enstone-based squad. READ MORE: Alpine confirm F1 driver swap with immediate effect FIA makes clear McLaren decision after major inspection - report It has been reported that following an intensive post-Miami Grand Prix inspection, the FIA has decided that McLaren's rear brake design is legal. According to The Race , multiple checks, including a detailed inspection was undertaken by motorsport's governing body following the race at the Miami International Autodrome.  READ MORE: FIA makes clear McLaren decision after major inspection - report FIA president considers scrapping F1 cost cap The FIA president is considering scrapping the cost cap, which governs F1, according to a report from the Associated Press. Introduced in 2021 to limit the amount of money each team can spend to a flat rate to try and close the grid up, the cost cap has been viewed as a key pillar behind F1 teams starting to become profitable businesses. READ MORE: FIA president considers scrapping F1 cost cap Kevin Magnussen recalls 'crazy and disrespectful' Lewis Hamilton demand at McLaren Kevin Magnussen has reflected on the extreme expectations placed on him by McLaren during his rookie season in F1. The Danish driver raced alongside Jenson Button for the Woking squad in 2014, before being sidelined for Fernando Alonso for the following campaign. READ MORE: Kevin Magnussen recalls 'crazy and disrespectful' Lewis Hamilton demand at McLaren Lewis Hamilton wanted 'Valtteri Bottas' solution to Ferrari team orders drama Lewis Hamilton has explained how he wanted Ferrari to deploy a Valtteri Bottas Mercedes-style team orders solution in the Miami Grand Prix. After switching to the medium tyres behind the virtual safety car in Miami, Hamilton was able to close up on the duelling pair of Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, with a battle between the trio ending with the Ferrari pair scything past. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton wanted 'Valtteri Bottas' solution to Ferrari team orders drama Martin Brundle spies alternate Max Verstappen approach to Oscar Piastri: 'A different animal' Former F1 driver Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen treats Oscar Piastri differently to McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in wheel-to-wheel combat. Piastri, Norris and Verstappen are the only three drivers who have taken to the top step of the podium this year, with the latter managing just one win for Red Bull . READ MORE: Martin Brundle spies alternate Max Verstappen approach to Oscar Piastri: 'A different animal'