The decision for Colapinto to replace Doohan has been expected since last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix but the plan to effectively give the 21-year-old five races to prove himself against Doohan’s performances was not. Alpine executive adviser Flavio Briatore said in a statement: “Having reviewed the opening races of the season, we have come to...
Alpine are poised to replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after just six races of the season. The Australian’s seat has been at risk since the team signed Colapinto from Williams over the winter. Alpine refused to comment, but insiders say the switch is close to being finalised before the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola...
The Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was cut off and tourists and residents were told to stay indoors in the French resort of Tignes because of heavy snow in the Alps on Thursday. Tignes Mayor Serge Revial said there was a high risk of avalanches and “we had to make a decision to protect people”,...