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Colapinto Secures Alpine Race Seat Through 2025 Under Performance Clause

Alpine’s focus on its 2026 car development raises pressure on drivers to score points this season

Franco Colapinto of Argentina and Alpine F1 looks on in the Pitlane during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England.
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Overview

  • Renault Argentina CEO Pablo Sibilla confirmed Colapinto will hold Alpine’s second seat until the end of 2025.
  • Flavio Briatore has made clear that Colapinto’s continued drive depends on meeting strict performance benchmarks.
  • Colapinto has yet to score championship points in seven starts and has reached Q2 only once.
  • The A525’s narrow operating window and power unit weaknesses have hampered both Colapinto and Pierre Gasly this season.
  • Alpine has limited upgrades for 2025 to concentrate resources on the 2026 car, intensifying demands on its drivers.