Overview
- Alpine announced on November 7 that Franco Colapinto will complete its 2026 lineup, posting the confirmation at 10:43 in a nod to his car number 43.
- Colapinto will partner Pierre Gasly under a deal that covers 2026 and includes undisclosed extension clauses.
- The reveal followed teasers, including Alpine’s “Have you done the maths?” post highlighting 07/11/25 adding to 43 and a pen hint from sponsor executive Sean Summers.
- Alpine has de-emphasized 2025 development to focus on 2026 and will switch from Renault to Mercedes power units, positioning the confirmed pairing as stability for the reset.
- Secured after a mid-season promotion and improving form that at times outpaced Gasly, Colapinto continued his weekend at Interlagos by qualifying 16th for the sprint.