The Latest Breaking News from AlphaTauri

F1 teams facing rookie FP1 scheduling headache

The FIA rules specify that every race driver has to give up an FP1 session for a rookie who has started no more than two grands prix.

Motorsport · Aug 21, 2023

Horner: Ricciardo has "met all expectations" on F1 comeback

Ricciardo, who was Red Bull's third driver after his McLaren exit, was drafted in at Red Bull's sister team to replace Nyck de Vries from Hungary.

Autosport · Aug 11, 2023

Red Bull in talks with Hugo Boss for AlphaTauri F1 team title sponsorship

It emerged early last month that the Faenza squad is to undergo a rebrand for next year. Selling the naming rights will enable the outfit to become more financially sustainable.

Motorsport · Aug 3, 2023

F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc by 0.8s in qualifying

Verstappen had entered the qualifying session at Spa having had a fifth gearbox of the season fitted, which triggers a five-place grid penalty for the GP but does not impact his starting spot for Saturday's sprint race.

Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023

F1 driver contracts: How long are all the drivers' contracts?

Lewis Hamilton’s current contract with Mercedes was announced at the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix when the Briton was mid-way through the single-season deal he had signed in earlier in the same year.

Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023

Sainz defends Ferrari F1 structure after after Mekies departure

On Thursday ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Ferrari announced its sporting director Laurent Mekies – who has been at the team since 2018 – has now officially left the Scuderia.

Autosport · Jul 27, 2023

Ricciardo: Attention surrounding Hungary F1 return like winning title

The Australian, who signed for Red Bull for this season on a one-year deal in a third driver role, was parachuted in to replace sacked AlphaTauri racer Nyck de Vries after 10 races.

Motorsport · Jul 27, 2023

Ferrari appoints new F1 sporting director as Mekies departs

In April AlphaTauri announced that Mekies would replace its long-time team boss Franz Tost, who is stepping down at the end of the season. 

Autosport · Jul 27, 2023

Hungary masked AlphaTauri F1 car weakness that could yet hurt Ricciardo

Ricciardo joined his old team on loan from Red Bull from Budapest onwards to replace the ousted Nyck de Vries.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2023

Hungary masked AlphaTauri F1 weakness that could yet hurt Ricciardo

Ricciardo joined his old team on loan from Red Bull from Budapest onwards to replace the ousted Nyck de Vries.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2023