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Franco Colapinto will keep his Alpine seat for the 2026 F1 season.
Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will be retained for the 2026 F1 season, ending speculation about their driver lineup. Colapinto, who joined Alpine earlier this year, will continue to partner with Pierre Gasly. Despite not scoring points yet, Colapinto has shown improvement and potential, leading to his extension. Flavio Briatore praised Colapinto’s attributes, expressing confidence in his future success in F1. The team sees the duo of Gasly and Colapinto as a strong combination of experience and talent to drive Alpine forward. Colapinto expressed gratitude for the team’s support and the opportunity to continue racing in 2026.
