Overview
- Motorsport and AMuS report the renewal is effectively agreed, with an official announcement expected between now and Nov. 6, ahead of São Paulo.
- Alpine’s Mexico GP debrief recorded Colapinto in P16 and just 0.296s behind Gasly after a late stop, as Steve Nielsen cited the A525’s lack of pace and allowed controlled racing between teammates.
- Flavio Briatore said Colapinto has matched Gasly over recent rounds and noted the Argentine apologized internally after disobeying team orders in Austin.
- Outlets highlighted the presence of Colapinto’s principal sponsor representatives, Briatore, and the driver’s managers in Alpine’s Mexico paddock as a strong commercial signal.
- With few in-house alternatives and veterans like Sergio Pérez already committed to Cadillac for 2026, Alpine’s assessment has leaned on Colapinto’s recent progress ahead of the new rules.