Colapinto's sponsors approved a contract with Alpine.
Alpine remains one of the teams that has yet to confirm its lineup for 2026. Pierre Gasly's contract was extended in early September for three years, but the team has not announced the name of his teammate for next season.
However, according to the latest information, Alpine's lineup will remain unchanged — in 2026 the Enstone outfit will field Franco Colapinto. The Argentine driver reacted very calmly in Austin and Mexico City to rumours of his possible replacement by Paul Aron. As it turned out, he had good reason for that.
A delegation of Colapinto's sponsors visited the Mexico City Grand Prix to agree contract terms with Alpine's management for the next season. This has not been officially confirmed yet, but the parties have agreed the terms, and Franco will continue to race for Alpine.
The contract extension is expected to be announced during the São Paulo Grand Prix.
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Colapinto's sponsors approved a contract with Alpine.
According to the latest information, Alpine's lineup will not change — Franco Colapinto will race for the Enstone-based team in 2026.