Overview
- Alpine’s X/Instagram graphic contrasted Pierre Gasly’s 2 points in Brazil with Franco Colapinto’s 0, prompting responses from fans who labeled it “innecesario” and “mala leche.”
- The team left the post up and offered no immediate apology or clarification, according to multiple reports monitoring the reaction.
- Within 24 hours, Williams shared a supportive video featuring Alex Albon with Colapinto, drawing a wave of positive comments from the Argentine’s supporters.
- Colapinto, who says he was told after Mexico that his 2026 Alpine seat was secured, finished 15th at Interlagos and described the weekend as difficult as he turns to Las Vegas.
- Gasly said Alpine will carry extra wind‑tunnel time into 2026 with extensive A526 simulator work underway, adding he expects Mercedes’ power unit to be the benchmark next season.