Williams confirm immediate driver swap as Vasseur reacts to Alonso claim - RacingNews365 Review

Williams has confirmed it has signed Franco Colapinto to replace Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the F1 season.

Sargeant has struggled for form for much of the campaign after being retained by the team following a challenging rookie campaign last year.

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Williams explain Sargeant dismissal decision

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed his decision to axe Logan Sargeant was not one he made lightly but felt he had no choice in order to keep the team in the fight for the rest of the F1 season.

Sargeant's dramatic fiery crash in final practice of the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday proved to be the final straw for Vowles who before the summer break had already opted to sign Carlos Sainz for next season as a replacement for the American.

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Vasseur reacts to startling Alonso Ferrari claim

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has responded to Fernando Alonso's suggestion the Italian squad is the favourite for the upcoming rounds.

Ferrari has slipped back in the pecking order of late and has often been the fourth-fastest team behind Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes.

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Norris urged to find 'own punchline' after Verstappen impression

Lando Norris has been urged to find his "own punchline" after humorously mimicking Max Verstappen at the end of the Dutch Grand Prix.

McLaren driver Norris cantered to his second career F1 win at Zandvoort, beating Red Bull's Verstappen by 22.9s, the largest margin of victory this year.

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Ferrari drop livery change hint with 'really cool' innovation

Ferrari is teasing that it could unveil something special with its livery on the SF-24s for its home grand prix in Italy this weekend.

Drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have displayed new race suits and a team kit for the event at Monza. Ferrari has described it as its 'Monza Carbon Fibre collection'.

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Monza resurfacing set to offer dramatic impact on Italian GP

F1 is set to face searing temperatures throughout this weekend's Italian Grand Prix which is poised to have a dramatic impact on the events at Monza.

As part of its modernisation plans to ensure it retains its place on the F1 calendar, the circuit has undergone a complete resurfacing which was only recently completed.

Read more: Monza resurfacing set to offer dramatic impact on Italian GP