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Colapinto 2027 Alpine claim lacks source backing

No supplied source confirms Franco Colapinto will stay with Alpine for 2027. The Argentine is 12th in 2026 on 27 points as Alpine changes its technical team.

Honda boss change reported in F1 engine reset

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Honda has changed leadership on its F1 power unit project, with Yoichiro Fu linked to replacing Tetsushi Kakuda.

Race of Champions NZ event reportedly adds Vettel

Motorsport.com reported Race Of Champions has named its first four drivers for its first New Zealand event at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium on 9-10 January 2027.

2027 F1 calendar leaves Le Mans gap open

Motorsport.com reported the 2027 Formula 1 calendar leaves a one-week gap before the Le Mans 24 Hours, avoiding a direct clash for now.

Williams 2026 compromise reported as focus shifts

Motorsport.com reported Williams has accepted a 2026 development compromise, with James Vowles saying the team’s remaining upgrades will not bring regular points.

Mike Elliott to Alpine as CTO in reported move

BBC Sport, Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Mike Elliott has joined Alpine as CTO, with the former Mercedes technical chief linked to Enstone.

Robin Raikkonen reported to join Red Bull juniors

BBC Sport reported that Robin Raikkonen, 11-year-old son of Kimi Raikkonen, has signed for Red Bull's junior driver programme.

Hamilton rejects reported Ferrari staff-change push

Lewis Hamilton rejected reports he wanted Ferrari staff changes, after claims in Italian media were cited by Motorsport.com and RaceFans.

Albon Monza grid-drop claim lacks source support

A reported Monza grid drop for Alex Albon is not supported by the supplied sources, which only include a Formula1.com item on José Mourinho.

F1 ACADEMY rookie test camp reported

Formula1.com reported that F1 ACADEMY is adding a rookie test camp, though no further details were provided in the supplied source material.

Budkowski reported to lead Cadillac F1 team

Formula1.com reported Marcin Budkowski has been put in charge of Cadillac’s F1 team, while separate reports linked shareholder Mark Walter to legal action.

Verstappen clears 100 karters at Silverstone

BBC Sport reported Max Verstappen passed 100 amateur karters in 14 laps at Silverstone in Red Bull’s Max vs 100 exhibition event.

2026 Spanish GP: Madrid track changes reported

BBC Sport and Autosport report Madrid organisers plan circuit changes after the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, with overtaking and pitlane impact under review.

2026 Spanish GP: VSC timing costs Norris

BBC Sport and Autosport reported that Lando Norris lost the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix after virtual safety car timing swung the race to Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Ugochukwu reported to have won F3 title in Madrid

Autosport reported Ugo Ugochukwu clinched the 2026 Formula 3 title in Madrid on Sunday, with Freddie Slater his main rival in the season fight.

Leclerc set for further checks after reported Monza crash

Autosport reported Charles Leclerc needs further checks after his Monza crash, with Ferrari awaiting updates before Formula 1's Madrid round.

Williams linked with Baku upgrade for 2026 GP

Formula1.com and Motorsport.com report Williams is set to bring an upgrade to the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, though no performance gain is confirmed.

2026 Spanish GP: Norris calls for VSC rethink

After the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris called for a rethink of F1’s VSC rules after the timing of a neutralisation hurt his race.

Haas partner talks could lift 2027 F1 budget

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Haas is making progress in partner talks as the team looks to move its 2027 Formula 1 budget closer to the cost cap.

Norris tests McLaren hypercar at Portimao - reports

Autosport, Motorsport.com and RaceFans reported Lando Norris tested McLaren’s MCL-HY at Portimao on Monday ahead of Azerbaijan.

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