Alpine insists Ocon is welcome for farewell factory visit

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has welcomed Esteban Ocon to return to the team’s Enstone base to say his goodbyes ahead of his move to Haas.
The Frenchman stood aside for Jack Doohan ahead of the final race of the season, with the move shrouded in controversy as sources revealed Ocon only discovered the decision – which was explained as necessary to allow him to drive for Haas in …Keep reading

Eddie Jordan reveals “aggressive” cancer diagnosis

Eddie Jordan has been suffering with bladder and prostate cancer, which spread into the spine and the pelvis.
The former Formula 1 team boss, who ran the Jordan squad between 1991 and 2005, shared his diagnosis on the Formula For Success podcast alongside co-host David Coulthard.
Jordan has reduced his media schedule and made a brief appearance at Adrian Newey’s unveiling at Aston Martin …Keep reading

Russell: Hamilton a role model until the end after lifting team in Abu Dhabi

George Russell says his first-hand experience of Lewis Hamilton being a role model will be the overriding memory of his partnership with the Formula 1 great, right down to Hamilton picking up the team after a disappointing Abu Dhabi qualifying session.
Mercedes was keen to give Hamilton a fitting send-off as the seven-time world champion departs the team he represented for 12 years with …Keep reading

Ben Sulayem open to F1 permanent stewards – but asks who pays for them

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem supports the idea of having permanent stewards in Formula 1 – but says the real issue is who pays for them.
Debate over some stewards’ decisions this year has prompted complaints about a lack of consistency, and again triggered questions about whether or not it is time for those officials to become professional.
George Russell, who is a director of the …Keep reading