Overview
- The Alpine F1 driver stopped at a supermarket in San Andrés de Giles with his father, posed for photos, and left with a carton of chocolate milk, with images spreading widely on social media.
- Colapinto said in an official team reel that he returned to Argentina to see family, celebrate the holidays, and reset.
- Formula 1 confirmed he will keep car number 43 for the 2026 season.
- He is expected back with Alpine in early January ahead of private running in late January at Barcelona‑Catalunya and official Bahrain tests in February, before the March 8 season opener in Australia.
- Alpine continues work on its 2026 car as Colapinto maintains his preparation with performance coach Miguel Ángel Presencia Leal.