Overview
- Alpine has officially set its 2026 lineup with Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, keeping Paul Aron in the reserve role.
- Aron told Vikerraadio it is easier for an Argentine to attract fans, sponsors and money than for someone from Estonia, and he cautioned that two years is his maximum as a reserve.
- Reports highlight Colapinto’s path of leaving Argentina at 14 and competing in Europe on tight budgets, countering claims that his seat is primarily about national backing.
- International outlets, including Motorsport.com and rookie rankings, say Colapinto did enough in 2025 to keep the drive and placed fifth among rookies after a stronger second half.
- Technical coverage reports Alpine will run a Mercedes power unit in 2026, with Flavio Briatore’s tough oversight continuing to shape scrutiny and expectations.