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Franco Colapinto is set to start his first full F1 season in 2026 with Alpine set to keep him on.
Despite his weaker results in 2025 compared to his debut year, Franco Colapinto feels that his true fans are still supporting him.
Colapinto made an impressive start with Williams in 2024, scoring points in his first races, leading to a move to Alpine for the current season.
Although yet to score points in 2025, Colapinto is expected to stay with Alpine for 2026 as the team anticipates improvement with a new Mercedes engine.
He acknowledged that his Argentine fans may have been more engaged during his stronger 2024 performances but believes his true supporters understand the challenges he faces.
Colapinto emphasized that the unwavering support of his loyal fans is what matters most to him and that their passion motivates him to excel on the track.
