WEEKEND WARM-UP: Who are the favourites as the European season kicks off in Imola?
Summary
F1's European season kicks off at Imola, with Alpine undergoing a reshuffle and Franco Colapinto returning to the grid. Teams like McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari are under the spotlight to see who can maintain or challenge for the lead.
After a week off, Formula 1 teams are back in action with the first European leg of the 2025 season – the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix kicking off another busy triple header sequence.
As always, there are plenty of talking points whizzing through the paddock.
- Alpine's dramatic reshuffle: Oliver Oakes departed as team boss, and Jack Doohan was replaced by Franco Colapinto for the next five rounds.
- Franco Colapinto's return: The Argentinian racer, who impressed for Williams last season, steps into a race seat. How will the popular youngster fare?
- Form analysis: Can McLaren continue their impressive form after charging to a 1-2 in Miami? Will Mercedes or an upgraded Red Bull challenge? Or can home favourites Ferrari give the Tifosi something to cheer about?
This weekend sets the stage for the European season.
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