Meet the contenders for F1's next female driver

Formula One will have 11 teams in 2026, with Cadillac joining the sport. This has led to talks about the possibility of a female driver in F1. Five women have competed in F1 races, the last being Giovanna Amati in 1992, and Susie Wolff, the closest to a return, now oversees the F1 Academy. The F1 Academy, which was created to help women progress in motorsport, has gained momentum, with prominent drivers like Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin emerging as strong contenders for a future F1 seat. Wolff is optimistic that a female driver will race in F1 within the next decade, thanks to the Academy's support.

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Vowles confirms interest from several teams in Colapinto

James Vowles confirmed that several teams are negotiating to sign Franco Colapinto for 2025, but many issues need to be addressed before an agreement is reached. Red Bull has publicly shown interest in the Argentine, but Alpine is also in the race, even though they already have Doohan under contract for next year. Vowles mentioned that teams must resolve their driver line-ups before a move for Colapinto can happen. The ongoing uncertainty around Red Bull's driver situation complicates negotiations, particularly in relation to Williams' role in the process.

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Alonso to make history with 400th race start

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Fernando Alonso will make his 400th F1 race start at the Qatar Grand Prix, lining up eighth on the grid. Despite a recent drop in Aston Martin’s competitiveness, Alonso has not scored points since Singapore, although he showed good speed in Qatar, staying close to Lewis Hamilton in qualifying. Alonso admitted he is sometimes overconfident but said his abilities are steady, even when the car's performance changes. He also praised Aston Martin for improving the car after recent struggles.

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Bottas hails Sauber's 'late, ironic' upgrade

Valtteri Bottas praised the recent upgrades to his Sauber car, which improved its performance, but said it was too late in the season for him. He won’t be driving for the team next year, as Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto will replace him and Zhou Guanyu. The update, which was introduced in Las Vegas, made changes to the car’s underfloor, front fences, and diffuser, improving stability and downforce. Bottas thinks these updates have made the car faster, adding about three-tenths of a second per lap.

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Vowles reflects on Williams' tough Vegas weekend

The Las Vegas Grand Prix was a tough weekend for Williams, and Vowles is about to set the record straight. He goes on to answer fan questions, including whether he was encouraged by Alex's performance before his retirement when he noticed Alex’s engine problem during the race and many others.