What happened: Alpine launched a dedicated mini-league within F1 Fantasy. The contest runs across the next two Grands Prix starting with the United States Grand Prix in Austin, with Alpine prizes for leading entries.

Why it matters: The launch lands as F1 opens a Texas-led triple-header stretch. Branded fantasy leagues give supporters a points-based stake in the midfield order beyond the podium fight.

What to watch: The mini-league table settles after the second race in the span.