Alpine promotes Maini to fourth reserve driver, Key rule changes for the 2025 season, and other big updates

Alpine promotes Maini to fourth reserve driver

Alpine has added Kush Maini to its test and reserve driver lineup for the 2025 F1 season. The 24-year-old from India will race in Formula 2 with DAMS while also testing old F1 cars for Alpine. He's the team's fourth reserve driver as he joins Franco Colapinto, Paul Aron, and Ryo Hirakawa as backup options for Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly. Maini is excited for the role but is currently focused on his F2 season, which starts this weekend in Australia.

Click here to read the full article by Nick Golding (racingnews365.com)

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Key rule changes for the 2025 season

The 2025 Formula 1 season will feature key rule changes, including stricter tests on front and rear wings to prevent excessive flexing and new driver cooling systems for high-temperature races. A 2kg increase in minimum driver weight raises the total car weight to 800kg, with an additional 5kg allowance for cooling equipment in extreme heat. The fastest lap point has been removed, and Monaco now mandates two-stop races with penalties for non-compliance. Other updates include tighter restrictions on testing previous cars, stricter rules on damaged cars, and the removal of gearbox usage limits.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Boxall-Legge (motorsport.com)

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How Cadillac will select its debut driver lineup

Cadillac F1 team boss Graeme Lowdon said their 2026 driver lineup will be based on merit, meaning an American driver could have a chance. Since Cadillac joined late, many top drivers have already signed with other teams, but Lowdon still sees strong options like Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and Zhou Guanyu. He knows Zhou well but promises there will be no favoritism—every driver must earn their spot. IndyCar star Colton Herta is a popular name, but he doesn’t have enough FIA Super Licence points to qualify for F1 right now.

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

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Think you can say their names right?

How well do you know the drivers set to light up the grid this season? Sure, you know their names—but do you know how to say them? Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Nico Hülkenberg, and even Gabriel Bortoleto might seem easy, but I bet you got them all wrong. And how would you describe them in just three words? Click here to watch the video.

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Lawson's first drive in 2025

It's Liam Lawson's first time driving an F1 car this season, but it still doesn't feel real to him until the race truly begins. Before that, he stops by MK7, shares a laugh, and even shows off his golf skills. But soon, all the fun is over—it's time to step into the RB21. Check out exclusive footage of Liam's first F1 drive in 2025!