P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There are not many seats remaining for the 2026 F1 season – and at Alpine, there are two contenders for the second drive.
Alpine’s Flavio Briatore has disclosed the two contenders vying for the second seat at the team next season, with Pierre Gasly having already secured his spot.
The team’s decision regarding Gasly’s teammate is pending as various names have been linked to the position.
Franco Colapinto and reserve driver Paul Aron are battling it out for the coveted Alpine drive in 2025, as revealed by Briatore.
Aron, who finished third in the Formula 2 championship in 2024, is considered a strong candidate alongside Colapinto.
Briatore emphasized that the selection will be based on potential, without personal bias towards either driver.
The final decision on Alpine’s second driver for next year will be made after observing their performance in the upcoming races.
