Overview
- Formula 1’s official site notes Alpine has not defined its 2026 pairing and flags the São Paulo Grand Prix as a likely moment to confirm Colapinto’s future if he stays.
- Reporting across outlets presents Colapinto as the leading candidate to partner Pierre Gasly, with no announcement yet and a November decision window cited by team-side sources.
- Sponsor-linked signals stoked expectations, including a repost by Mercado Libre’s Marcos Galperín saying “Llega mañana,” alongside cryptic “43” and “LU” posts that remain unconfirmed hints.
- Colapinto downplayed contract talk to focus on Interlagos, saying he is helping Alpine’s 2026 project and expects next year’s car to be better, with a sprint format and strong Argentine support this weekend.
- Displaced driver Jack Doohan is evaluating Japan’s Super Formula for 2026, with reports indicating his near-term F1 options are limited to potential test roles.