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Kovalainen makes F1 commentary return after surgery
Heikki Kovalainen is progressing well on his path to recovery after undergoing open-heart surgery. In March, it was revealed that the ex-Formula 1 driver, now 42, had to indefinitely suspend his rally racing activities due to the detection of an enlarged aorta during a routine examination.
Apr 23, 10:30
Alpine continues to dismiss persistent F1 sale gossip
Bruno Famin, for the third instance in recent weeks, has once again dismissed ongoing speculation that Alpine's Formula 1 team is being offered for sale.
Apr 21, 07:49
Alpine on the mend? Gasly notes incremental improvements
There are small signs that Alpine is gradually moving towards ending its F1 crisis, as noted by Pierre Gasly, who believes the latest steps are "in the right direction."
Apr 20, 09:04
MotoGP champ Marquez backs Alonso's 'second youth' in F1
Marc Marquez, a prominent figure in MotoGP and winner of six championships, has refuted suggestions that Fernando Alonso should retire from racing.
Apr 17, 08:20
Villeneuve casts doubt on Sauber's F1 partnership with Audi
Jacques Villeneuve has expressed reservations about Audi's upcoming Formula 1 venture with Sauber. The 1997 Formula 1 world champion, though an avid admirer of the German automaker from the VW group, has his concerns, despite recently ordering a uniquely tailored, vivid pink RS6.
Apr 16, 16:53
Alpine denies new Andretti F1 team buyout rumours
Just as rumours emerge that Alpine could soon be sold, a hopeful Andretti-Cadillac is stepping up its efforts to enter Formula 1.
Apr 11, 08:12
Alpine 'prepared' to lose both drivers for 2025
Alpine is "prepared" for the eventuality that Esteban Ocon or Pierre Gasly - or both - will abandon the crisis-struck team at the end of the year.
Apr 8, 09:25
Alpine's incremental upgrades: A cautious approach to recovery
Alpine's drivers are tempering expectations for a significant performance boost this weekend at Suzuka, despite the team's unveiling of the season's first upgrades in Japan. After a 2023 season marred by internal upheavals and emerging with this year's slowest car, Renault's flagship team has introduced its initial enhancements to the woeful 2024 model.
Apr 5, 07:32
Gasly considers staying put at Alpine for 2026 F1 overhaul
Pierre Gasly might continue his Formula 1 journey with Alpine, despite the team's struggles attributed to Renault's underperformance.
Apr 2, 17:47
Gasly may stick with Alpine for 2026 revolution
Pierre Gasly could stick with Alpine for the future, despite the Renault works team's current performance crisis.
Apr 2, 08:39
Marko clarifies Ricciardo's position amid Lawson rumours
Dr. Helmut Marko has quashed speculation about Daniel Ricciardo being given a two-race window to improve his performances or face replacement at RB by Liam Lawson before the Miami Grand Prix. German media outlets report that team owner Red Bull's chief advisor Marko rebutted these claims, which originated from New Zealand publications, following Ricciardo's difficulties in outperforming Yuki Tsunoda in the 2024 season so far.
Mar 27, 08:11
Suzuka upgrades: Alpine's plan to escape back of the grid
Alpine is eagerly looking forward to the forthcoming race in Japan, aiming to kick-start a positive trend that will lift the renowned Renault-linked team from the bottom ranks of the 2024 season.
Mar 26, 08:42
Alpine's F1 woes could be Schumacher's return ticket
Alpine's current performance predicament may present Mick Schumacher with an ideal but potentially his final chance to make a comeback to Formula 1.
Mar 21, 16:06
Alpine crisis could be Schumacher's last F1 chance
The current slump at Alpine could be Mick Schumacher's best and last chance to return to Formula 1.
Mar 21, 07:04
Ocon admits 'chats' about 2025 now taking place
Esteban Ocon admits "chats" about his future in Formula 1 are already starting to take place.
Mar 19, 06:51
Hamilton may not 'keep up' in F1's new era - Schumacher
Another Formula 1 personality thinks Lewis Hamilton may struggle to keep up with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari next year.
Mar 14, 06:56
Unfair for Massa to take Hamilton's title - Popov
It would not be fair to take away Lewis Hamilton's first world championship title, Russian Formula 1 commentator Alexey Popov insists.
Mar 14, 06:52
Renault CEO jets in amid Alpine's deep F1 crisis
Luca de Meo, the CEO of Renault, has made an ultra-rare appearance at a Formula 1 race - just as the French marque's Alpine team sinks into deep crisis.
Mar 9, 05:36
'More faces' could leave Alpine amid F1 team crisis
Alpine has confirmed the departure of its technical chiefs Matt Harman and Dirk de Beer, in the wake of the team's woeful performance in Bahrain with the slowest-in-field 2024 car.
Mar 5, 06:46
Kovalainen to undergo life-saving open-heart surgery
Sad news is emerging from Finland, where former McLaren and Renault driver Heikki Kovalainen will soon undergo life-saving open-heart surgery.
Mar 5, 06:45
