Overview
- Franco Colapinto, who scored his first F1 points at Baku in 2024, warned this weekend will be tougher due to the track’s long straights and Alpine’s Renault power deficit.
- Alpine assigned Jack Doohan as reserve for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Paul Aron working in the Enstone simulator.
- Team adviser Flavio Briatore said Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez called to ask about Alpine’s plans but was told there was nothing available as Pérez neared a Cadillac deal.
- Pérez has signed with Cadillac for a 2026 F1 return, narrowing external options as Alpine weighs its second driver for next season.
- Pierre Gasly is locked in for 2026, while Colapinto remains a leading internal candidate, with an Alpine decision expected in the coming weeks.