Andrew Benson
Chief F1 Writer at BBC Sport
BBC’s F1 correspondent. https://t.co/fAooXjkK3j An official @BBCSport account. https://t.co/LeBoIoFVN7
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Andrew Benson
Rally legend Carlos Sainz Sr is considering running for president of the FIA, motorsport's governing body, in December's election. The 63-year-old two-time world champion told motorsport.com, external he was "in the process of figuring out how much support I will get in the community of motorsport".
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Andrew Benson
Argentine Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine for the next five grands prix, replacing Jack Doohan. The team said in a statement that Colapinto, whom Alpine signed from Williams over the winter, would drive alongside Pierre Gasly from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on 16-18 May. There will then be a "new evaluation before the British Grand Prix", which is on 4-6 July. Doohan has driven for Alpine since last year's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and has yet to score a point.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Andrew Benson
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has left the team less than a year after being appointed to the role. A statement by Alpine on Tuesday said Oakes had resigned and that the team had "accepted his resignation with immediate effect". The team said Flavio Briatore would continue in his role as executive adviser and would now also cover the duties Oakes had performed. No explanation was given for Oakes' departure.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Andrew Benson
Alpine are poised to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after just six races of the season. The Australian's seat has been at risk since the team signed Colapinto from Williams over the winter. Alpine refused to comment, but insiders say the switch is close to being finalised before the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola in Italy on 16-18 May.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Andrew Benson
Audi has restructured the management of its Formula 1 team for the second time in less than a year before its official appearance on the grid next season. Mattia Binotto, previously chief operating and technical officer, has been made head of Audi F1 project, while chief executive officer Adam Baker has left the company. A spokesperson for Audi said the move made the structure of engine and chassis departments "clearer and streamlined".
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