Doohan snaps back at Colapinto question, Is Stake’s 2025 car close to last season's struggles?, and other big updates

Doohan snaps back at Colapinto question

Jack Doohan was asked about Franco Colapinto joining Alpine as a reserve driver at the F1 75 Live event in London. He gave a short answer, saying, "I've been told he's a reserve driver," and focused on his own first season with Pierre Gasly. Even with more competition, Doohan stayed confident and ready for the challenge. Colapinto, who did well with Williams in 2024, signed a multi-year deal with Alpine.

Click here to read the full article by Kieran Jackson (independent.co.uk)

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Is Stake’s 2025 car close to last season's struggles?

Nico Hulkenberg feels the Sauber F1 car he tested in December 2024 is close in performance to the Haas car he drove that year. Despite Sauber’s challenging 2024 season, Hulkenberg is optimistic about their progress, especially after their Las Vegas upgrade, which improved the car’s braking stability and downforce. He believes the team is on the right path for 2025, with potential for continued improvement.

Click here to read the full article by Lewis Duncan (crash.net)

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Wolff backs NFL draft-style launch event

Formula 1 will hold a big season launch event at London’s O2 Arena, where all ten teams will take part. Toto Wolff likes the idea and compares it to the NFL Draft, saying it will make fans more excited. The event will have red-carpet arrivals, music, and team presentations, but the real car designs will stay secret until testing in Bahrain. Wolff thinks events like this help F1 become more popular around the world.

Click here to read the full article by Mat Coch (speedcafe.com)

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Lessons from McLaren's early 2025 car reveal

McLaren was the first team to show its 2025 Formula 1 car, as they unveiled the MCL39 at a surprise event in Silverstone. However, it had to use a camo livery since the team couldn’t reveal its true colors until the F1 75 launch event. But how is McLaren preparing to defend its constructors' title and chase a drivers' title as well?

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F1's wildest superstitions and traditions

F1 drivers have some really crazy superstitions and traditions. In such a high-pressure sport, it’s no surprise they rely on lucky charms or routines to stay focused. There's the spraying of champagne on the podium, which dates back to the '50s. Then there's Checo's Pope picture inside his car, Coulthard's lucky blue underpants, and many others.