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Colapinto sponsor mysteriously dropped from Alpine F1 car
Mercado Libre, one of Franco Colapinto’s main sponsors, has been dropped from the Alpine F1 team’s 2026 car. Despite not being listed as a partner, Colapinto has had his contract extended for the 2026 season. This removal was reportedly not Alpine’s decision but rather Mercado Libre rethinking its F1 presence. Colapinto, who debuted with Alpine in May 2025, is facing pressure to start scoring points after not yet doing so in 18 race weekends. The team is also under pressure to provide a better car for Colapinto and teammate Gasly in 2026 under new regulations, following their 2025 season where they finished last in the constructors’ championship.
