Colapinto to stay with Alpine until end of 2026

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will be officially confirmed at Interlagos this Friday as a driver for Alpine for the 2026 Formula 1 season. This announcement marks the continuation of the 22-year-old's partnership with the French team. Colapinto, who debuted this season with Alpine, has established himself as one of the year's revelations thanks to his consistency and adaptation to the car. Throughout the races, he matched the pace of his teammate Pierre Gasly and even managed to overtake him in several Grands Prix. The renewal will keep him with the team at least until the end of 2026 and represents a vote of confidence in his growth within the category. The Brazilian Grand Prix will be a special occasion for the Argentine, who will race with the support of a large number of Latin American fans in the Interlagos stands and with the peace of mind of having secured his immediate future in Formula 1. Although Colapinto has not yet scored points this year, team principal Flavio Briatore supported him throughout the season, and his continuity in the premier class demonstrates that he was up to the task and surpassed his direct rivals for the second seat at Alpine, which were Estonian Paul Aron and Australian Jack Doohan.