Overview
- The team made the announcement at 10:43 on November 7 after weeks of teasing posts, echoing the 07/11/25 graphic that adds up to Colapinto’s race number 43.
- Colapinto’s deal covers 2026 and includes undisclosed extension clauses, according to press reports on the contract terms.
- The Argentine earned the seat after joining as reserve in January, replacing Jack Doohan mid‑season in 2025, and showing competitive pace against Pierre Gasly.
- Alpine has prioritized its 2026 project and will switch from Renault to Mercedes power units for the new regulations.
- The confirmation came just before on-track running at Interlagos, where Colapinto placed 16th in practice and later qualified 16th for the Sprint.