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Franco Colapinto looks set to stay at Alpine next year – but is it the right choice?
It appears that Franco Colapinto is likely to continue racing for Alpine in 2026 alongside Pierre Gasly, as reported by RacingNews365 earlier this week.
Alpine is looking to capitalize on the major regulation change next year and improve their performance in Formula 1.
Colapinto joined the team mid-season to replace Jack Doohan after the Miami Grand Prix.
The decision for the second seat in 2026 was said to be between Colapinto and reserve driver Paul Aron, according to Flavio Briatore.
However, there is a chance that Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson could become available if Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad move up to Red Bull and Racing Bulls.
It remains to be seen whether Alpine made the right choice by sticking with Colapinto, or if other options would have been better for the team’s future success.
