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F1 News Today: Alpine confirm Doohan replacement at Japanese GP as team announce NEW driver signing

Sam Cook Wednesday 2 April 2025 20:51

Jack Doohan will sit out FP1 at the Japanese Grand Prix, being swapped out for Japanese test and reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, Alpine Formula 1 team have confirmed.

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Lewis Hamilton CONFIRMS new life documentary

Lewis Hamilton has revealed new exciting projects he is working on away from the Formula 1 track, including an ambitious documentary on his life story.

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Williams announce new driver signing following shock team exit

Williams Racing have added a young driver to their driver programme, snapping up an F2 star who had previously parted company with Alpine.

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Tsunoda addresses 'intense' Red Bull move ahead of 'emotional' debut

Red Bull's new Formula 1 star Yuki Tsunoda has spoken publicly over his recent 'intense' promotion ahead of his home race at Suzuka this weekend.

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'Secret' F1 button revealed ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Formula 1 paddock photographer Kym Illman has provided an insight into how a grand prix weekend works ahead of this weekend’s race in Japan, with the help of FIA race starter Rebecca Lee.

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Lewis Hamilton reveals secret behind his ICONIC paddock style

Lewis Hamilton has delved into the secrets of his paddock style, in a cheeky response to a fan’s comment on social media.

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Guenther Steiner responds to absurd F1 return offer

Guenther Steiner has been jokingly told he could be ‘pulled back’ into the world of Formula 1 during a radio interview.

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Lewis Hamilton teases Charles Leclerc movie link-up

Lewis Hamilton has teased joining his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in a movie appearance, after the Formula 1 champion discussed his recent foray into the world of film.

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