Overview

• Franco Colapinto is confirmed to race the United States Grand Prix at COTA, which uses the Sprint format and offers an additional scoring chance.
• Selected for the pre‑event FIA press conference, Colapinto said recent outings have "gone better" and voiced confidence that next year’s car will be quick.
• Alpine has not announced who will partner Pierre Gasly in 2026, with team sources indicating a November reveal and Flavio Briatore advising on the choice.
• Mercedes’ confirmation of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026 further tightens the driver market, leaving Alpine’s second car among the few remaining openings.
• Alpine unveiled a special yellow‑accented livery created with sponsor Mercado Libre and promoted it in a campaign featuring Colapinto alongside Neymar.