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Alpine confirm F1 driver decision for 2026
Alpine F1 managing director, Steve Nielsen, has provided an update on the team’s decision regarding the 2026 driver lineup, indicating that a final choice is still a few races away.
Franco Colapinto, the young Argentine driver, struggled alongside Pierre Gasly throughout 2025, failing to score any points in 11 race weekends and causing Alpine to fall to the bottom of the constructors’ championship.
Despite Colapinto’s recent improvement and better performance against Gasly in the last few races, Alpine is considering other options for the seat in the upcoming crucial 2026 season.
The decision-making process involves evaluating multiple drivers, including Colapinto, as well as Jack Doohan, Paul Aron, and F2 standout Alex Dunne, who is now available for signing after parting ways with McLaren.
Flavio Briatore, associated with Alpine, might be interested in Dunne, although Red Bull is reported to have their eyes on the Irish teenager as well, adding more competition to the mix for Alpine’s 2026 driver lineup.
