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Jeremy Clarkson promised Alpine's entire F1 team a Hawkstone beer if Pierre Gasly converts his pole at Monza into victory at the Italian Grand Prix, continuing his habit of backing his local team after similar stunts in Monaco 2023.
Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will stay with the team for 2027, joining Pierre Gasly who was already announced for next year. Colapinto, who rose from a 2025 test/reserve role to race driver and has scored points this season (including a career-best sixth in Canada), will form Alpine's driver lineup as they push to climb higher in the standings.
Alpine has re-signed Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season, keeping the 23-year-old alongside Pierre Gasly after a career-best sixth at the Canadian Grand Prix; boss Flavio Briatore praised his development and Colapinto said he’s happy and settled as Alpine, which has climbed in the standings after focusing on a new chassis and switching to Mercedes engines.
Gucci will become the title partner of Alpine F1, with the team entering the 2027 season as Gucci Racing Alpine F1 Team; livery hasn’t been revealed yet; the deal, driven by Gucci’s branding push and former Alpine CEO Luca de Meo’s connections, aims to broaden Gucci’s global reach and appeal to younger audiences as F1 grows, notably in North America, with statements from Gucci’s Francesca Bellettini and team leadership.
Jack Doohan is set to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking his Formula 1 debut earlier than planned. This move comes after discussions between Alpine and Ocon's management, allowing Ocon to prepare for his 2025 switch to Haas by participating in post-season testing. While no official decision has been announced, talks are ongoing, and both parties seem to agree on the benefits of the early transition.
Esteban Ocon is set to vacate his Alpine F1 seat before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, allowing Jack Doohan to make his debut. This decision is linked to Ocon's early release to join Haas for the 2025 season and participate in the Abu Dhabi test. Ocon's departure follows a season of tensions with Alpine, highlighted by performance disparities with teammate Pierre Gasly and a contentious incident in Monaco. Despite a strong finish in Brazil, Ocon's overall performance lagged behind Gasly, prompting Alpine to promote Doohan for the upcoming season.
Esteban Ocon received a five-place grid penalty and two penalty points for causing a first-lap collision with teammate Pierre Gasly at the Monaco Grand Prix. The incident, deemed "overly ambitious" by stewards, resulted in significant damage to Ocon's car, forcing his retirement from the race. Ocon apologized for the crash, acknowledging his fault and the chaotic nature of the first lap. The penalty will be applied at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.
Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, and Michael B. Jordan have purchased a $220 million stake in Formula 1's Alpine Team through Reynolds' Maximum Effort Investments. The investment will co-own a 24% stake in the F1 team alongside Otro Capital and RedBird Capital. The majority of the team will still be held by the French car company Renault. Reynolds and McElhenney previously purchased Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC in 2020. Alpine F1 Team has won F1 titles in 2005 and 2006 but has settled into the middle of the table in recent years.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, owners of Wrexham AFC, and actor Michael B. Jordan have purchased a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 team for $218.4 million. Jordan's involvement brings diversity to the predominately white sport. The team is currently fifth in the constructors standings with 44 points.
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has purchased a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 Team for $218 million as part of an investor group that includes Michael B. Jordan and Rob McElhenney. The team hopes the investment will help boost its media and marketing strategy and accelerate its Mountain Climber plan to catch up with top teams. The investors bring collective expertise in media, sponsorship, ticketing, hospitality, commercial rights management, licensing, and merchandising strategies. The sale is only for the Alpine F1 Team and does not include the French engine plant in Viry-Châtillon, France.
Actor Ryan Reynolds, RedBird Capital, and Otro Capital are among the investors buying a 24% stake in Renault's Alpine F1 Team for about €200m ($218m), valuing the team at roughly $900m. The deal is aimed at raising the visibility of Renault's Alpine electric vehicle line, as it pushes to have more than half its sales in EVs by 2030. Formula 1 has jumped in popularity in the US since its sale to Liberty Media in 2017, and the deal reflects growing US interest in the sport.
Esteban Ocon secured his first podium of the year and Alpine's first since the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix with a third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. After the race, journalist and F1 fan Jeremy Clarkson tweeted that he would buy the Alpine team a pint if they reached the podium, to which Ocon responded with a smiley face. Clarkson later tweeted that he owed the team "many Hawkstones," referring to his bespoke beer. Assuming he follows through, it will cost him around £2,500 worth of beer for the approximately 1,000 employees on the Alpine F1 team.