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Franco Colapinto is still looking for his first points finish of the season for Alpine.
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto acknowledges the challenging competitive situation for the team and himself, along with teammate Pierre Gasly.
Alpine currently occupies the bottom spot in the constructors’ standings, with only 20 points, shifting focus towards the 2026 season as a Mercedes customer team.
Despite not yet scoring a point since replacing Jack Doohan, Colapinto is set to continue into 2026 after retaining his seat alongside Gasly, edging out Paul Aron.
Colapinto expressed frustrations over the team’s struggles to showcase their true potential due to car limitations, highlighting the difficulty in competing with other teams.
He noted the closeness between himself and Gasly in recent races, emphasizing the fine margins that separate them from being more competitive and the resulting challenges they face.
