Overview
- Franco Colapinto, confirmed as a full‑season Alpine driver for 2026, targets a stronger finish after encouraging race pace in Brazil.
- Alpine revealed a pink “Casino Mood” livery for the final triple‑header, with fully pink sidepods and roulette‑style wheel details for Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
- Sporting director Steve Nielsen said the 2026 chassis should be assembled in one piece by mid‑December, with a likely December engine first‑fire and a shakedown before late‑January testing.
- The team halted major 2025 development after Spain and sits 10th in the constructors on 22 points, while Colapinto remains without a point this season.
- Public debate over Colapinto’s seat resurfaced as Jacques Villeneuve labeled him a pay driver, comments countered by supportive assessments from other champions.