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Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will remain with the team alongside Pierre Gasly next year.
Alpine F1 managing director Steve Nielsen has described Franco Colapinto’s financial support as a fortunate circumstance for the team. Colapinto will continue with the Enstone-based squad in 2026 alongside Pierre Gasly. Despite a challenging season, Colapinto, who replaced Jack Doohan, has yet to score a point. His significant backing from Argentina provides valuable financial support to Alpine. Nielsen emphasized that while finances play a role, Colapinto was primarily chosen for his talent. Despite initial struggles, Colapinto has shown improvement in recent races and has been able to challenge Gasly effectively.
