Colapinto replaces Doohan at Alpine, Sainz Sr. could run for FIA presidency, and other big updates

Franco Colapinto replaces Jack Doohan at Alpine

Jack Doohan has been axed from his Alpine seat after just six races in 2025, including a first-lap crash in Miami, and will be replaced by Franco Colapinto for the next five rounds. The 22-year-old Australian's position had been under pressure since Colapinto joined as a reserve driver under Flavio Briatore's watch in January. Team principal Oliver Oakes resigned just before the news broke, and Briatore is now fully in charge. Despite being dropped, Alpine says Doohan will remain with the team as the first-choice reserve during this period.

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Sainz Sr. could challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem for FIA presidency

Carlos Sainz Sr. is reportedly considering running for FIA president to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has faced growing opposition during his time in charge. Ben Sulayem has faced criticism since becoming president in 2021, especially after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and some unpopular decisions. Many people have left the FIA, and his strict anti-swearing campaign has upset many. This news comes after his son, Carlos Sainz Jr., was fined for being late to the Japanese Grand Prix national anthem, even though he had a medical reason.

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What Cadillac F1's Miami launch was really about

Cadillac F1's Miami launch party revealed more than a look—it celebrated the deep legacy it brings to the Formula 1 grid. Janelle Monáe and Terry Crews shared powerful personal stories connecting General Motors and Cadillac to their American heritage, and Mark Reuss and TWG's Dan Towriss framed the new Formula 1 team's 2026 entry as a historic mission fueled by persistence and collaboration

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FIA could scrap cost cap

The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, is considering scrapping Formula 1's cost cap, saying it causes more problems than benefits and questioning its purpose. The cap, which was introduced in 2021 to control spending and bring the teams closer in performance, currently limits budgets to around $140 million. His remarks came during a tense moment between McLaren and Red Bull. Red Bull accused McLaren of illegally cooling its tires using water, but no evidence was found to support the claim. Ben Sulayem supported a proposal from McLaren's Zak Brown that any protest fee be deducted from a team's cost cap unless the protest is upheld.

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Williams duo face off in the Great American Quiz

Lia Block hosts the Great American Quiz, as Williams tests Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz's knowledge of the USA. The quiz has four rounds, and in Round 1, the buzzing round, a few questions were thrown at them—Sainz clearly took the lead. But trust Albon to try and make a comeback in Round 2.