A “Lifetime” Contract/F1 Offweek - On The Gravel

In the off week before our first return to the Shanghai International Circuit since 2019, Fernando Alonso decided to kick off the silly season by resigning a “lifetime” contract with Aston Martin through 2026. Elsewhere around the paddock and motorsport, the ever growing hype and trust around Kimi Antonelli has been reinforced through multiple more scheduled tests with the W12 and W13, Andretti is set to push for F2, F3 and a WEC entry to cement their push for a Formula One team, and Prema has decided to expand their reach to the Indycar series stateside. Along with this, Formula One released the official 2025 calendar with a reshuffle of the opening rounds of the season, rumors of Alpine selling the team floated around the internet, and MotoGP took a trip to COTA for round 3 of the championship. With a resurfaced track, limited testing due to the sprint weekend, and a first time excursion for many of the drivers, the Chinese Grand Prix is set to be an exciting one. We can't wait to share our reactions with you next time out On The Gravel!