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Alpine has finally confirmed what had been widely expected since they signed Franco Colapinto as their reserve driver for the 2025 season. The Argentinian will step in for Jack Doohan for at least the next five races, starting in Imola.  Let’s revisit a few highlights of Colapinto’s brief but impressive debut in Formula 1 last year.  Franco Colapinto was introduced to Formula 1 in 2024 when he replaced former Williams driver Logan Sargeant mid-season. Despite delivering solid performances—including a standout eighth place finish in Baku—his seat was spoken for, with multiple race winner, Carlos Sainz, stepping in for 2025. Fortunately, Alpine recognized his potential and brought him on board as their reserve driver. During his nine race stint in 2024, Colapinto also claimed the  Overtake of the Year  for his daring move on two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in Austin.  Now, with this second chance to prove himself, Colapinto is ready to hit the trac...

Welcome to Miami!  A once Verstappen-favourite circuit that has now turned orange, following Norris’s breakthrough win in 2024 and Piastri’s success in this year’s Grand Prix. After a chaotic Sprint Race weekend, we could get used to having Miami in the race calendar for the next sixteen years. But for now, let’s dive into this year’s thrills and spills. Oscar Pias-THREE  Championship leader Oscar Piastri , is now sixteen points ahead of teammate Lando Norris in the title fight—yet remains as humble as ever. After qualifying P4 behind Norris and Verstappen, the Aussie secured his third consecutive win, solidifying his place as this season’s only multiple race winner. His cool-headed dominance and winning mentality, particularly when up against four-time world champion Max Verstappen, continue to set him apart in ways Norris has yet to match.  The Seat Prevailed  This season’s standout rookie, Kimi Antonelli , made headlines once again by securing a record-breakin...