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Briatore Sets Late-October Deadline for Alpine’s 2026 Lineup, Keeps Colapinto Option Open

Briatore frames driver continuity as vital to Alpine’s 2026 reset with Mercedes power.

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

  • Alpine will decide its second 2026 race seat at the end of October, and some outlets suggest a public announcement could follow the Mexican Grand Prix, though timing is not confirmed.
  • Flavio Briatore told AFP he has not ruled out retaining Franco Colapinto alongside Pierre Gasly, saying the team “needs stability.”
  • Pierre Gasly’s contract is extended through 2028, locking one seat and increasing the appeal of continuity for the technical transition.
  • Briatore confirmed Alpine has halted major development of the 2025 car to concentrate resources on the 2026 project.
  • Alpine will switch from Renault to Mercedes power units in 2026, with Briatore saying the team will have “no excuses” under the new rules.