F1 Today | Colapinto & Alpine, Spa renewed, 'Red Bull could still crumble'

As the F1 season approaches, the rumour mill and the news from the paddock start to go into overdrive again. GPblog brings you the most relevant news of the day in its daily round up.

Red Bull could still crumble, Marko wants drivers with 'balls'

In Red Bull Racing related news, Jos Verstappen does not rule out a potential Max Verstappen switch to another F1 team citing the possibility of Red Bull Racing falling apart. Vitantonio Liuzzi, former Red Bull driver and current FIA Steward reveals what Red Bull Advisor, Helmut Marko, looks for in an F1 Red Bull Racing driver.

In more Red Bull news, Christian Horner believes Verstappen is on Mercedes' wishlist, and father of Dutch four time world champion thinks his son could have learned from seven time champion and F1 legend, Michael Schumacher.

Spa renews and McLaren are hungry for more

Spa-Francorchamps has renewed their committment to F1 in a multiple year deal, however the track will enter a rotation phase in 2028. McLaren, following their Constructors' championship are now looking ahead to 2025 and also 2026 with success in both titles as their primary focus.

Following his 2024 ordeal, Aston Martin driver, Fernando Alonso, claims he did not find it difficult to stay motivated, with him never really driving dominant cars in the past in his career.

Colapinto close to Alpine deal

Franco Colapinto, current Williams reserve driver and junior talent, has been linked to a potential move to Alpine, however GPBlog understands that this does not mean a full time race seat for the Argentine driver with Jack Doohan being guaranteed a start to the season in 2025. However, this does not mean the Australian is safe, with rumours about a 6 Grand Prix limit clause floating around the paddock. Nevertheless, as of now, the Australian driver still holds his destiny in his own hands.