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Alpine Sets Late-October Decision Window for 2026 Seat, Keeps Colapinto in Contention

Alpine is focusing resources on a Mercedes-powered 2026 to prioritize a stable project.

Franco Colapinto sigue la estela de su compañero Pierre Gasly, que extendió su contrato hasta 2028 con Alpine; la escudería anunciará en los próximos cinco grandes premios qué piloto acompañará al francés en 2026
Flavio Briatore y el futuro de los pilotos de Alpine: "Por el momento no hemos decidido, pero en condiciones normales, la estabilidad quiere decir que conservo a los dos”
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Overview

  • Flavio Briatore said the choice of Pierre Gasly’s 2026 teammate will be made at the end of October and emphasized that retaining the current pairing would deliver stability.
  • Some coverage notes the call could slip to November, but Briatore’s timeline points to late October for the final decision.
  • Pierre Gasly has extended with Alpine through 2028, giving the team a defined cornerstone for its rebuild.
  • Renault’s François Provost reaffirmed the manufacturer’s commitment to Alpine and ruled out selling the team.
  • Alpine has halted major 2025 development to concentrate on its 2026 reset with Mercedes power units, while Franco Colapinto remains under evaluation after nine starts without points.