Alpine confirm Colapinto to replace Doohan for next five races

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.

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Oliver Oakes resigns as Alpine Team Principal

Alpine has announced the immediate resignation of its team principal, Oliver Oakes. He had been in the role for little more than nine months, having taken over from his predecessor Bruno Famin at the end of last year. The team’s executive advisor Flavio Briatore will cover the duties performed by Oakes in addition to his existing role.

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Cadillac to join Formula 1 grid in 2026

US car giant General Motors has had its Formula 1 entry for the 2026 season formally approved. It will name the new team after its luxury Cadillac brand. The decision to approve GM’s bid comes just over two months after the company reached an agreement in principle with F1 to enter the sport next year. F1 had previously rejected a bid from the US team Andretti, which was linked to Cadillac.

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F1 owner Liberty Media buys MotoGP for £3.6bn

Formula 1 and Moto GP will have the same owner as Liberty Media announced a takeover of the motorcycling series in a deal worth £3 billion. Liberty, which bought F1 in 2017, is taking over Moto GP owner Dorna Sports, which it will buy from Bridgepoint and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. The media company confirmed Moto GP will be added to the same tracking stock as F1.

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