Overview

• Managing director Steve Nielsen said the team needs a few more races to judge whether Colapinto’s improvement continues before confirming the 2026 lineup.
• Colapinto has outqualified Pierre Gasly in three of the past four grands prix but has yet to score a point this season.
• Nielsen stated that Jack Doohan remains in Alpine’s programme, with no update on if or when he will return to race duties.
• Executive advisor Flavio Briatore previously indicated the second 2026 seat is a contest between Colapinto and reserve driver Paul Aron, ruling out external signings.
• Williams boss James Vowles said Doohan is understood to be contracted to Alpine and that Williams is not pursuing him.