Overview
- Flavio Briatore said Sergio Perez phoned to ask about Alpine’s plans before Perez finalized his Cadillac contract, adding he had nothing concrete to offer.
- Briatore asserted Alpine never discussed a 2026 drive with Valtteri Bottas, a claim that conflicts with Bottas’s own statement that talks occurred.
- Mick Schumacher is not under consideration for Alpine’s second seat, according to Briatore.
- Cadillac has confirmed a 2026 lineup of Perez and Bottas for its new F1 team.
- Alpine continues to evaluate Franco Colapinto, Paul Aron and a further test for Jack Doohan after public criticism of the rookies’ performances.