Albon's contract has surprising Red Bull 'get-out' clause, How Alpine's 2024 season went from chaos to comeback, and other big updates

Albon's contract has surprising Red Bull 'get-out' clause

Ted Kravitz said Alex Albon's contract with Williams has a "get out" clause, allowing him to leave if Red Bull wants him. Albon was with Red Bull from 2012 to 2021, and although he's happy at Williams, he could return to Red Bull. Albon signed a long-term deal with Williams but still has the option to move back to Red Bull if needed. There are rumors about Sergio Perez's future; if he leaves, Albon could be an option for Red Bull.

Click here to read the full article by Sam Cooper (planetf1.com)

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How Alpine's 2024 season went from chaos to comeback

Alpine's 2024 season began disastrously in Bahrain, with Ocon and Gasly finishing 17th and 18th, setting the stage for early struggles and no points in the first four races. Behind the scenes, leadership changes saw technical heads replaced, and Flavio Briatore was brought in as an advisor to steady the chaos. A shocking double podium in São Paulo salvaged their season, pushing Alpine to sixth in the Constructors' standings, with Gasly finishing tenth in the Drivers' Championship. Ocon's tenure ended abruptly after Qatar, paving the way for rookie Jack Doohan as Alpine looks to build on their late-season resurgence in 2025.

Click here to read the full article by Phillip Van Osten (f1i.com)

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Mercedes re-sign promising young talent

Doriane Pin will race in the 2025 F1 Academy with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS and Prema Racing, hoping to do better than her second-place finish in 2024. She will also compete in the Formula Regional European Championship and some F4 UAE races. Pin is focused on winning the F1 Academy title and growing her motorsport career, backed by Iron Dames. Her success in single-seaters and endurance racing shows she is one of the best young female drivers today.

Click here to read the full article at f1chronicle.com

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Aston Martin's tough 2024 and lessons for 2025

Aston Martin had a tough season in 2024, with upgrades not working as expected. The team now focuses on making the car easier for drivers to handle instead of just adding more downforce. CEO Andy Cowell has led this change, and the team is learning from its mistakes. For 2025, Aston Martin plans to use its new understanding and the help of experts like Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile to improve.

Click here to read the full article by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com)

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Sainz vs Leclerc in final face-off

Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc will probably never race again as teammates. For that reason, Ferrari revisited their C² challenges from the past four years. After each challenge, one of them takes the lead by a point, but Sainz never seems to hold it for long. The boys face off one final time — but who will come out on top?