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Alpine has not yet confirmed who will occupy its second seat alongside Pierre Gasly during the 2026 F1 season.
Alpine has hinted at a decision regarding who will partner Pierre Gasly for the 2026 season. The team initially had Jack Doohan as a rookie driver before replacing him with Franco Colapinto after the Miami Grand Prix. Colapinto’s continuation with the team for next year is yet to be confirmed, with Paul Aron also in contention for the drive. Despite initial struggles, Colapinto has shown improvement, with managing director Steve Nielsen acknowledging his progress compared to Gasly. Alpine is closely observing Colapinto’s performance as they approach a decision in the upcoming races, with several contenders still in consideration.
