Alpine reportedly enters race to sign Colapinto, Why W15 struggles on tough traction track, and other updates

Alpine reportedly enters race to sign Colapinto

Alpine is now trying to sign Williams’ Franco Colapinto, who has become a top target after his strong debut at Monza. Since Williams has no race seat available for 2025, Colapinto is looking for other options, and several teams want him. Although Red Bull is considered a potential destination, Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore is reportedly interested in securing Colapinto for an F1 2026 seat. Colapinto is focused on performing well this season while his managers work on finding him a future in the sport.

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

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Why W15 struggles on tough traction track

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes the W15 struggles on tracks that require good traction, as demonstrated during the recent Mexican Grand Prix, where they qualified well but could not keep pace with Ferrari and McLaren. Lewis Hamilton managed to finish fourth after battling teammate George Russell, who faced issues due to front-wing damage. Wolff stressed the need for more speed to compete with the top teams as they look to test new strategies in the final races of the season.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net) 

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Alonso skips media day again

Fernando Alonso will miss Thursday's media day at Interlagos because of an ongoing intestinal infection. This is the second race in a row that he has put his health first. He had the infection before the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he skipped media events but still raced. Alonso returned to Europe this week for special treatment, delaying his arrival in Brazil as he prepares for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after a disappointing retirement in his 400th race.

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

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McLaren unveils new Formula E car

McLaren is the eighth team to unveil its new Formula E car ahead of the upcoming season. The car, named the Nissan e-4ORCE 05, features a fresh livery while retaining the classic papaya and black colors. After winning the team's first race last season, Sam Bird returns, and rookie Taylor Barnard moves to a full-time seat after impressing in past races. Both drivers are excited to work together and aim for more success this season.

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

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Ferrari is suddenly a title contender

Ferrari is back, and its second straight win shows it's a real contender for the 2024 F1 constructors' championship. This would have seemed unbelievable a few weeks ago, but recent upgrades have made a huge difference. So, where is its title-winning performance coming from, and how much does a clever upgrade contribute to this success?