F1 LIVE | Doohan dropped at Alpine for Colapinto, Antonelli slides into gravel at Silverstone

Today's live blog will bring you the latest news from around the Formula 1 world on Thursday, May 8. If you missed the top stories from yesterday, make sure to have a look underneath the live updates, where you can catch up on the hottest news from the paddock.

F1 LIVE: Reaction to Colapinto's Alpine promotion

Alpine demote Doohan for Colapinto

Jack Doohan is being immediately replaced by Franco Colapinto, as confirmed by the Formula 1 team of Alpine. There had been rumors for some time that the Frenchman might be heading for the exit, but now the decision is finally official.

Even before the Formula 1 season had started, it was reported that Doohan was far from certain to spend the entire season as Pierre Gasly's teammate. Notably, Flavio Briatore, the advisor to the French team, preferred to see reserve driver Colapinto join Alpine.

Franco Colapinto, who last year drove for Williams for half a season, has long been ready to step in at Alpine. The Argentinian will now get his chance. From the next race weekend in Imola, Colapinto will be Pierre Gasly's teammate.

Antonelli slips up at Silverstone

Kimi Antonelli made a costly error in a Pirelli tyre test yesterday with Mercedes at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. The Italian lost control of his W15 at Luffield Corner but managed to keep the engine running.

The Italian slid straight off the circuit and made many minor corrections on the artificially damp track in the lead-up to his incident. There didn't appear to be any damage on his vehicle as he went off after just avoiding the tyre barrier. He returned to the track after a lengthy reversing procedure.

Marko confirms new Red Bull parts

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that "new parts" will be brought to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but the Austrian still wonders whether they will be "closer to McLaren".

In Imola, there will be even more updates on Verstappen's car, with the Austrian team also looking attentively at the Spanish Grand Prix, with the 'flexi-wings' rule coming into play. McLaren are often mentioned as a team that benefits from the current regulations around the flexible front wing.When asked by Oe24 what suggests the performance will improve in Imola, Marko responded: "That we have new parts. The question is whether this will bring us closer to McLaren.

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