Alpine rehired Colapinto “on talent” and his backing is a “happy accident” – Nielsen | Formula 1 Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen said the team extended Franco Colapinto's contract because of his performances and not his sponsorship. Read more:

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Alpine rehired Colapinto "on talent" and his backing is a "happy accident" - Nielsen

Alpine extended Franco Colapinto's contract because of his performances and not his sponsorship, said managing director Steve Nielsen.

2025 Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures | F1 Pictures Pictures from qualifying day for the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Read more:

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2025 Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.

Norris leads McLaren one-two ahead of Hulkenberg in sole practice session | Formula 1 Lando Norris snatched the fastest time in practice off his team mate with his final lap of the session, while Max Verstappen was 17th. Read more:

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Norris leads McLaren one-two ahead of Hulkenberg in sole practice session

Lando Norris snatched the fastest time in practice off his team mate with his final lap of the session, while Max Verstappen was 17th.

Live: 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live Follow the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live. Read more:

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As it happened: 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix first practice

Follow the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.

Alpine confirm Colapinto will drive for them again in 2026 | Formula 1 Franco Colapinto will get the chance to complete his first full season in Formula 1 next year after securing his future at Alpine. Read more:

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Alpine confirm Colapinto will drive for them again in 2026

Franco Colapinto will get the chance to complete his first full season in Formula 1 next year after securing his future at Alpine.

F1’s Apple TV deal has been “a wake-up call” for other broadcasters – Domenicali | Formula 1 F1 is not looking to take its US deal with Apple TV global but other broadcasters have taken notice, says Stefano Domenicali. Read more:

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F1's Apple TV deal has been "a wake-up call" for other broadcasters - Domenicali

F1 is not looking to take its US deal with Apple TV global but other broadcasters have taken notice, says Stefano Domenicali.

Round-up: Pirelli reportedly considering tyre mileage limit for Qatar GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up. Read more:

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Round-up: Pirelli reportedly considering tyre mileage limit for Qatar GP, and more

Also in Friday's RaceFans round-up: Max Verstappen's father says Oscar Piastri looks like he has "suddenly forgotten how to drive".

Russell: Lack of penalties over corner-cutting was ‘especially unfair for Lewis’ | Formula 1 George Russell believes Lewis Hamilton was particularly disadvantaged by race control's inaction over drivers cutting the first corner at the Mexican Grand Prix. Read more:

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Russell: Lack of penalties over corner-cutting was 'especially unfair for Lewis'

George Russell says Lewis Hamilton was particularly disadvantaged by race control's inaction over drivers cutting turn one at the last race.

Verstappen says rain may not help him due to McLaren’s intermediate tyre advantage | Formula 1 Max Verstappen says McLaren, who have won all four wet races this year, have a clear advantage on the intermediate tyres. Read more:

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Verstappen says rain may not help him due to McLaren's intermediate tyre advantage

Max Verstappen says McLaren, who have won all four wet races this year, have a clear advantage on the intermediate tyres.

‘Very different’: Alonso and Hamilton compare McLaren’s title fight to their 2007 rivalry | Formula 1 Fernando Alonso pointed out former McLaren team principal Ron Dennis said "we were racing Fernando" during his 2007 championship fight with Lewis Hamilton. Read more:

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'Very different': Alonso and Hamilton compare McLaren's title fight to their 2007 rivalry

Fernando Alonso points out former McLaren team principal Ron Dennis said "we were Fernando" during his 2007 title fight with Lewis Hamilton.