Formula 1

Fresh from the worst season in the team’s history, Alpine has taken a significant step forward in the first phase of Formula One’s new era.

Formula One’s first new team since 2016 hasn’t pulled up trees so far, but has Cadillac's season to date been a success?

Charles Leclerc set the pace in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen after a closely fought hour that featured multiple lead changes, impressive rookie performances, and a late red flag following Lance Stroll's crash.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli topped the final Free Practice session at Spa-Francorchamps after becoming the first driver to break into the 1:45s, while Lewis Hamilton's promising morning ended in dramatic fashion following a late crash that brought out the yellow flags ahead of qualifying.