Currently still a rumor, but Motorsport Italy is usually solid with its sources. It seems Doohan showed better times than Mick Schumacher in the shootout. For German fans, Mick still has chances with Audi.
According to information gathered by Motorsport.com, the agreement between Doohan and Alpine is done, and the signing and subsequent announcement (expected in the coming days) will confirm Jack alongside Gasly for the 2025 season.
Currently, Doohan is at Spa with Alpine for the Pirelli tests, replacing the unavailable Esteban Ocon. Jack is well known to Alpine’s new team principal, Oliver Oakes, having raced for the HiTech team, which Oakes co-founded. Doohan is also supported by Mark Webber, a former driver managed by Briatore, with whom he still has good relations.
He was prime minister from 2003 to 2014 before initiating a constitutional referendum, creating a presidential system for him in 2014. Ball slapping happened 4 years into his prime minister government.
And he's not..or at least Mercedes screwed it up again
Edit: Sainz signed with Williams. Truly silly season. So Antonelli announcement for Mercedes soon?
I doubt that Sainz has a clause for Red Bull. This option is unlikely, as it's tied to two scenarios:
- Red Bull needs to kick out Perez, ideally during the summer break.
- The replacement for Perez, probably Ricciardo, needs to underperform significantly in this interim role.
It's clear that neither Lawson nor Tsunoda will get a shot for the second Red Bull seat. If they only decide to kick out Perez after this season, Sainz may have a chance at Red Bull, but so does Horners favorite Ricciardo.
Until then, Sainz will likely sign with Alpine or get the Mercedes seat, as Antonelli has publicly stated that he still needs some time to develop, which means either he takes a stint in the Williams seat or another year in F2.
Honestly, I doubt that Horner, who reportedly protected Perez so far and pushed for his contract extension, can keep him in his seat any longer.
Unfortunately, we likely won't see Tsunoda or Lawson in Perez's seat after the summer break; instead, Ricciardo will probably take over until end of the year.
This could also shift the driver market, possibly leading to Sainz moving to Red Bull if Ricciardo underperforms.
He wants the Red Bull or Mercedes seat, with Audi or Alpine (most likely his 3rd option) as fallback options. I see Carlos more likely replacing Perez, as RB seems hesitant to give Tsunoda or Lawson a shot next to Max. Ricciardo might get a chance this year to prove himself if they decide to replace Perez after Spa.
My bet is Andreas Seidl will takeover. A week ago I would have bet a return for Binotto for Alpine. Cyril returning would also be funny as hell though.
Honestly, it feels like Mercedes tries to catch a bigger fish right now. Probably aiming for Verstappen or Alonso, and maybe Sainz as a fallback. That's why the hype around Antonelli gradually disappeard and his comment makes another year in F2 absolutely clear.
I always wonder what Hülkenberg would have achieved in a powerful machinery...
My guess:
- Audi: Sainz
- Williams: Antonelli
- Mercedes: Ocon
- Alpine: Schumacher
- Haas: Bottas / Bearmen
Sainz will most likely join the most promising team left on the grid.
Toto will likely try to get Antonelli on the grid, but I doubt he will immediately promote him to a Mercedes seat. 1-2 years at Williams would be good training and keep other egos (like Russell, who spent too long there) in check. Ocon will likely fill the gap at Mercedes, where two experienced drivers are needed.
Bottas and Bearmen are a safe game for Haas, as they probably look for someone with potential (Bearmen) and experience (Bottas). Zhou might be also an option due to the sponsorship money.
Mick Schumacher at Alpine is more of a hopeful guess, as I believe Briatore will want someone with experience and a team player. Doohan might be faster, but Mick brings insights from Mercedes, and Toto is very persuasive in French.
Looks like Logan's last race was in Canada then.
I believe a decision was reached behind the doors, and Ocon won’t drive for Alpine next year. We might see a driver swap if Ocon continues his rampage, but for now, they are sticking with him since the team needs stability and he isn’t a bad driver after all.
Good. Ocon’s ego has caused multiple unnecessary accidents both within and outside of the team. If Ocon’s seat was already at risk, this will definitely push him out.
I hope Alpine can find more team players to develop the team from scratch. Maybe Mick will get a second chance in F1 now.
Sure. With Sainz Sr.'s history with Audi, Sainz is definitely their number one choice. However, Audi will likely have a pipeline of drivers, as Sainz's chances for a seat at Red Bull or Mercedes are also strong. If Sainz isn't available, I would have assumed Audi would try to grab Albon.
I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes.
I would have bet that Albon was also a contender for the Audi or Mercedes seat. Williams must have a promising outlook if he decided to stay with them instead of gambling on a one-year stint at Mercedes or a restart with Audi.
Honestly, I assumed Audi had its eye on him. He could also be a strong candidate for a one-year stint with Merc until they get Kimi ready for the seat.
Albon is definitely eyeing more promising offers than Williams at the moment
It seems like having a Frenchman at the helm of Ferrari could once again pave the way for success.
Once more, Mercedes is losing people, and with all these major departures, their outlook seems rather bleak.
Every driver dreams of collaborating with Newey. That final smile hints that Ferrari might be deep in discussions.
The double Frenchmen lineup hasn't lived up to expectations. Gasly's silence is notable and may suggest a misfit with Alpine. A Gasly-Albon pairing at Williams sounds intriguing.
Toto's strong rapport with Alpine could open doors for Mick Schumacher. His current success with Alpine in WEC, combined with Gasly's potential departure, makes it a plausible scenario.
Seit Jahren inszeniert sich der CDU-Innenminister als Mann, der Verbrechen erbarmungslos zurückdrängt. Doch dieser Schein trügt. In Wirklichkeit ist Reul gescheitert, kommentiert unser Autor.
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Formula 1 is finally back on track in Bahrain for the sole pre-season test before the 2024 season kicks off. But who is driving when?
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Bundesweit scheint die AfD derzeit im Aufwind. Dabei haben laut DeutschlandTrend extra ausgeprägt rechte oder rechtsextreme Einstellungen seit 2016 nicht zugenommen. Der Grund für die Stärke der AfD liegt woanders. Von Jörg Schönenborn.
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> Ausgeprägt rechte und rechtsextreme Einstellungen sind in der Bundesrepublik seit 2016 nicht stärker oder weniger stark verbreitet. Die Bindekraft der AfD in diesem Milieu hat sich deutlich verstärkt und die Anhängerschaft fühlt sich durch rechtsextreme Strömungen wenig abgeschreckt.
> Die Befragung macht deutlich, dass sich die deutsche Gesellschaft im Zustand großer Sorge befindet. 81 Prozent blicken derzeit mit Beunruhigung in die Zukunft, nur 14 Prozent mit Zuversicht. Vergleichbare Werte wurden bisher nur zwischen 2003 und 2005 in einer Phase hoher Arbeitslosigkeit gemessen. Das sind Ergebnisse eines DeutschlandTrend extra, den Infratest dimap im Auftrag des WDR durchgeführt hat und der sich vertieft mit den Einstellungen und Überzeugungen der AfD-Wählerschaft beschäftigt.
Fifa has suspended Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level in relation to his conduct at the women’s World Cup final in Sydney
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> Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by Fifa following his conduct at the women’s World Cup final in Sydney last weekend.
> Rubiales has refused to resign from his post after kissing Jenni Hermoso – who has stressed she did not consent – on the lips, prompting Fifa to step in.
> A Fifa statement said: “The chairman of the Fifa Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio (Colombia), in use of the powers granted by article 51 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code (FDC), has decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level.
Governing body says it will take ‘necessary legal action’ against players protesting over Luis Rubiales kiss scandal
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> The Spanish football federation has threatened to sue the 79 women’s football players who signed a letter in which they refused to play for their country as long as the federation president, Luis Rubiales, remains in his post.
> In a statement, the federation said that it would take the “necessary legal action” and told the players that “playing for the national team is an obligation on any member of the federation called upon to do so”.