Overview
- Alpine made the confirmation official ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
- Reporting by Los Andes estimates his base pay will rise to about $1.5–$2 million, well below Pierre Gasly’s roughly $10 million and the sport’s top earners.
- The new deal is reported to include performance-based bonuses, with additional income from personal sponsors.
- Alpine’s rationale, as reported, cites steady progress in 2025 and preparation for the regulatory reset in 2026.
- Former drivers Jacques Villeneuve and Davide Valsecchi publicly criticized the decision, with Villeneuve calling Colapinto a pay driver and Valsecchi arguing Leonardo Fornaroli deserved the seat on merit.