Overview
- Alpine announced on November 7 that Franco Colapinto will race full-time in 2026, unveiling the news at 10:43 with number symbolism tied to his No. 43.
- Pierre Gasly remains his teammate for 2026, with the team framing the pairing as stability for the coming regulation change.
- At Interlagos, Colapinto qualified 16th for the Sprint and later spun at the Senna S and retired, while Gasly finished eighth to score a point.
- Argentine fans responded in force online and at Interlagos, turning the confirmation into a focal point of the Brazil Grand Prix weekend.
- Coverage notes Alpine’s emphasis on 2026 development and reports of a possible switch from Renault to Mercedes power units, which the team has not officially confirmed.