Overview
- Alpine completed internal talks after Colapinto overtook Pierre Gasly against a hold-position call at the US Grand Prix, prompting the driver to state that team instructions must always be followed.
- Pierre Gasly said he will skip Friday’s first practice in Mexico so reserve Paul Aron can fulfill the FIA rookie-session requirement, signaling Alpine’s planned FP1 lineup.
- Lap-time analysis reported Colapinto was markedly quicker than Gasly in the final stint at Austin, a point he cited in defending the pass before softening his stance post-meeting.
- Alpine featured Colapinto in Mexico build-up content, while social-media reactions, including a like from Falco Briatore, amplified interest in the team’s handling of the episode.
- Press events and sponsor activations in Mexico have fueled speculation of an imminent 2026 confirmation for Colapinto, though no contract announcement has been made.