Overview
- In new comments, the Estonian said it is easier for an Argentine to gain followers, sponsors and money, citing his country’s 1.3 million population.
- The 21-year-old remains in a reserve role for 2026 and lamented heavy simulator duties, saying he did not come to F1 to “play a video game.”
- Reporting describes friction inside Alpine as Franco Colapinto prepares for a full season alongside Pierre Gasly in 2026.
- Coverage notes Colapinto’s recent backing from Argentine companies such as Mercado Libre, Globant and Uber.
- Supporters counter that his route was not easy, pointing to a move to Europe at 14 and years without stable funding, with the pair’s rivalry stretching back to Formula 2 including an Imola flashpoint.