Overview

• Alpine will choose Pierre Gasly’s 2026 teammate from its own pool, ruling out Red Bull-linked options such as Yuki Tsunoda or Liam Lawson.
• Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan after six rounds and remains scoreless in nine Alpine starts, having previously taken five points with Williams in 2024.
• Paul Aron, 21, is the official reserve and strengthened his case with an FP1 run at Monza following earlier practice outings with Sauber.
• Briatore says the decision will hinge on recent on-track performance and long-term potential, stressing no managerial ties to either driver.
• Gasly is secured on a multi-year deal as Alpine sits last in the constructors’ standings and prepares to switch to Mercedes engines for 2026.