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Alpine Signals Driver Review After Colapinto’s Silverstone Transmission Failure

Briatore’s public support contrasts with internal discussions about securing Bottas for a 2026 seat following Colapinto’s scoreless run

Franco Colapinto, en el box de Alpine, tras la frustración de no poder largar en el Gran Premio de Gran Bretaña. (@AlpineF1Team)
El argentino iba a largar desde boxes, pero sufrió un desperfecto en su Alpine y no pudo hacerlo
La tierna reacción de la hija de Hulkenberg al podio de su papá.
Fin de semana olvidable para Franco Colapinto

Overview

  • Franco Colapinto failed to start the British Grand Prix when a transmission fault stopped his Alpine on the formation lap, extending his run of zero points.
  • Alpine fitted a new power unit — including engine, MGU-K, turbocharger and electronics — ahead of Silverstone, relegating Colapinto to a pit-lane start before the failure occurred.
  • Team principal Flavio Briatore confirmed the transmission issue and reiterated Alpine’s backing for Colapinto despite repeated reliability setbacks.
  • Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged holding several talks with Briatore about Valtteri Bottas, but Bottas said any move would concern the 2026 season rather than the rest of 2025.
  • Colapinto’s participation in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps remains uncertain as Alpine evaluates its development plan, driver rotation and potential lineup changes.