Franco Colapinto is expected to continue racing for the Alpine Formula 1 team beyond his initial five-race stint, replacing Jack Doohan. His performance will be assessed race by race, with a particular focus on the upcoming British Grand Prix in Silverstone. Despite some struggles earlier in the season, Colapinto has shown signs of improvement, especially with a stronger qualifying performance in Montreal.
The decision to retain Colapinto is part of Alpine team leader Flavio Briatore’s strategy to evaluate potential team-mates for Pierre Gasly ahead of the 2026 rule change. While his results have not been significantly better than his predecessor, Colapinto’s commercial backing from Argentina could work in his favor. His familiarity with Silverstone, where he had a positive outing in the previous year, adds a personal touch to his ongoing F1 journey. Overall, Colapinto is focused on taking it step by step and improving his performance in each race.
