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Franco Colapinto is due to remain with Alpine in 2026, and a majority of F1 fans feel he has done enough to warrant an extension.
Alpine is expected to retain Franco Colapinto for the 2026 F1 season, continuing his partnership with Pierre Gasly, as reported by RacingNews365. The 22-year-old Argentine driver is set to enjoy Mercedes power next season. Although the official announcement from Team Enstone is pending, the extension is in the works.
Colapinto took over the second Alpine seat mid-season but struggled initially with the car’s performance. Despite not scoring any points yet this season, he has shown improvement and narrowed the gap to Gasly.
Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s team principal, has decided to give Colapinto more opportunities to showcase his skills, choosing him over Paul Aron. The team is not considering other options for the 2026 season.
The possibility of Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson losing their seats is not being considered by Alpine. In a recent poll, 54% of respondents supported Colapinto staying, while others preferred a different option. For detailed results, check out RacingNews365’s website.
