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Steve Nielsen has said the team is ready to give Franco Colapinto “all the support he needs to be quick” in F1 in 2026.
Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has confirmed the team’s commitment to supporting Franco Colapinto to excel in Formula 1 in 2026.
Colapinto impressed during his brief stint at Williams in 2024, earning a reserve driver role at the start of the following season.
Following Jack Doohan’s struggles, Alpine promoted Colapinto to a race seat from the Imola Grand Prix onwards.
Despite a challenging season where Colapinto failed to score points, Alpine has offered him a full-time seat for the upcoming 2026 season.
Nielsen emphasized that Colapinto will receive all the necessary support from Alpine to showcase his potential alongside teammate Pierre Gasly.
