Overview
- Alpine made the announcement at 10:43, echoing Colapinto’s No. 43 after teasing the news with a “do the maths” post referencing 07/11/25.
- Colapinto will partner Pierre Gasly next season, completing the team’s 2026 driver lineup.
- The team confirmed his place for 2026 but did not disclose contract length or financial terms beyond that season.
- The decision caps a mid‑season evaluation that began with his May promotion from reserve to race seat after replacing Jack Doohan, with improved form often matching or beating Gasly.
- Team leaders prioritized stability after shelving most 2025 development and ahead of new regulations and a switch to Mercedes power units in 2026.