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Doohan says high testing mileage makes him most attractive non-F1 driver

As well as FP1 rookie sessions, the Australian is undertaking 10 days of private F1 testing in older cars throughout the season, while also doing extensive simulator work at the factory, where the facilities are being upgraded this year.

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Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after concept change

On Wednesday, Alpine launched a 2024 challenger that is a complete overhaul of its predecessor, with technical director Matt Harman explaining "only the steering wheel" has been carried over following a sixth-place finish in 2023. The "aggressive" revamp, which not only involves aerodynamics but also a redesign of rear suspension…

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Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after car concept change

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Ocon retains "strong links" to Mercedes amid Hamilton F1 replacement rumours

Ocon is out of contract at Alpine at the end of this season. He was signed by the Mercedes junior programme during his 2015 title-winning GP3 Series campaign and given his relationship with the team’s boss Toto Wolff, he is seen as a candidate to replace Hamilton.

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Lewis Hamilton shockingly leaves Mercedes, opening seat for 2025 season

Lewis Hamilton's shock departure from Mercedes has left a vacant seat for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Potential contenders include Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz,...

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F1 sprint race weekend format set for reshuffle in 2024

The schedule across the six sprint race weekends in 2024 will be reordered pending approval from the World Motorsport Council, although the FIA revealed details of the discussions that took place by those involved in the F1 Commission.

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To be adventurous or safe — the Mercedes conundrum after Hamilton’s shock exit

Mercedes faces a challenge in finding a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, with options including Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, Alexander Albon, Esteban Ocon, and young talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

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What have F1 drivers been up to in the off-season?

The 2024 Formula 1 season starts this month as the Bahrain Grand Prix begins on the 29 February where Max Verstappen will commence his championship defence.

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How Hamilton's exit could leave the Mercedes F1 team in a tough spot

Hamilton only signed a fresh two-year deal with Mercedes for 2024 and 2025 last summer, but clearly left wiggle room for the usual exit clauses in case he had a change of heart.

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What have Formula 1 drivers done in the off-season?

The 2024 Formula 1 season starts this month as the Bahrain Grand Prix begins on the 29 February where Max Verstappen will commence his championship defence.

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The mindset that keeps a prolific F1 talent factory winning titles

A sense of perpetual progress emanates from the Prema Racing factory in Grisignano di Zocco. With a new building housing its endurance racing collaboration with Iron Lynx and Lamborghini nearing completion, a simulator being installed, and freshly delivered parts of the new-for-2024 Formula 2 car waiting for assembly, it’s clear…

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What if Red Bull/Verstappen never raced in F1 2023?

Fernando Alonso humbles Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in wheel-to-wheel combat, then profits from Charles Leclerc’s engine failure to win the opening race of 2023. The two-time Formula 1 world champion’s Bahrain success marks his first victory since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix.

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What if Verstappen and Red Bull had never raced in F1 2023?

Fernando Alonso humbles Lewis Hamilton then Carlos Sainz in wheel-to-wheel combat plus profits from Charles Leclerc’s engine failure to win the opening race of 2023. The two-time Formula 1 world champion’s Bahrain success marks his first victory since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix.

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F1 2023 team-mate head-to-head battles

Alex Albon out-qualified Williams team-mate Logan Sargeant yet again in the season finale, which meant the 27-year-old finished the F1 season as the only driver to have out-qualified his team-mate for every race in 2023.

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F1 comparisons: How teams performed in 2023 compared to 2022

The 2023 F1 season witnessed mega dominance by Red Bull who continued its fine form from 2022, while many other teams had vastly different campaigns to the year before.

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F1 comparisons: How F1 teams performed in 2023 compared to 2022

The 2023 F1 season witnessed mega dominance by Red Bull who continued its fine form from 2022, while many other teams had vastly different campaigns to the year before.

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Why Alpine changed an F1 team that was "not daring" enough

The A523 was inconsistent, usually suffering at high-speed and low-downforce tracks. There were good moments, notably in Monaco, where Esteban Ocon started and finished third, while team newcomer Pierre Gasly matched that result in the high attrition Zandvoort race.

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F1 2023 team-mate head-to-head battles

Although Max Verstappen stole the headlines for winning the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, it was also the weekend Alex Albon out-qualified Williams team-mate Logan Sargeant yet again.

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Ocon switches to “war mode” after “wasted opportunity” in F1 2023

The Frenchman also insists that he will switch to “war mode” next year with an even greater focus on his racing and fewer distractions out of the cockpit.

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Gasly: Hamilton would have gone straight if he didn’t hit me in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

The pair made contact early in the race, leaving Gasly with diffuser damage that cost him downforce and lap time.

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O'Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story"

O'Ward impressed on his latest appearance in McLaren's F1 machinery by finishing second in Abu Dhabi's post-season test, completing 103 laps in the 2023 MCL60 to put himself just 0.269s behind Alpine's leading Esteban Ocon.

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Ocon: Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test “super important” to iron out weakness

The Enstone outfit has suffered from inconsistent form this year, with a strong race in Las Vegas – where Ocon finished fourth – followed by a disappointing weekend at the Yas Marina track that saw both cars outside the points.

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Ocon: Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test "super important" to iron out weakness

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2024 F1 grid: What is next season's Formula 1 driver line-up?

Just one seat is officially vacant for the 2024 Formula 1 season, with many teams opting to keep their driver line-up for next year.

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2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP results: Max Verstappen wins finale

Verstappen beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and George Russell of Mercedes, fending off an early challenge from Leclerc but, as per usual, his dominance was unchallenged thereafter.

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