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Colapinto Set for São Paulo F1 Weekend as Alpine Renewal Looms

Multiple outlets signal an imminent Alpine contract announcement for 2026.

Overview

  • Interlagos hosts a sprint weekend with practice Friday 11:30, sprint qualifying 15:30, sprint Saturday 11:00, and the Grand Prix Sunday 14:00 (Argentina time), broadcast on Fox Sports, Disney+ and F1 TV Pro.
  • L’Auto‑Journal reports Flavio Briatore traveled to Buenos Aires to meet Colapinto’s sponsors, with media expecting Alpine to confirm his 2026 seat around the Brazil GP, though no official statement has been issued.
  • The circuit debuts a full resurfacing plus major hospitality and access upgrades, while forecasts indicate a very high chance of rain across all three days, increasing the likelihood of variable conditions.
  • Colapinto targets his first points of 2025 despite Alpine’s underpowered A525 and says that anything can happen at Interlagos in a sprint-format round that offers extra opportunities.
  • F1’s official Brazilian GP poster prominently features Colapinto alongside Gabriel Bortoleto and Lewis Hamilton, as a large Argentine fan presence and his upbeat social posts drive attention.