Overview
- Alpine announced the decision on Friday with a social post reading “Vamos Nene” alongside an Argentine flag ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
- Franco Colapinto, 22, remains with the team after a standout 2024 debut but has not scored a point so far in the 2025 season.
- Pierre Gasly, 29, has collected 20 points this year across five scoring finishes, with a best of sixth at the British Grand Prix.
- The team said Colapinto completes its 2026 lineup and delivers stability and continuity for the new-rule era.
- The FIA expects the 2026 cars to be lighter and more powerful with greater emphasis on driver skill.