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F1 Confirms Colapinto Hits 1,088 Laps, Now Fourth All-Time Among Argentines

The official tally bolsters a growing view that his improved form positions him to keep Alpine's 2026 seat pending a late-season decision.

Franco Colapinto y James Vowles en Austria 2024; cinco grandes premios antes de que el jefe de Williams hiciera debutar al argentino en la Fórmula 1; ahora el británico explicó por qué el chico de Pilar terminó en declive esa temporada
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Overview

  • Formula 1's official listing places Franco Colapinto at 1,088 laps after Singapore, moving him to fourth among Argentine drivers by laps completed.
  • He is 211 laps shy of José Froilán González's 1,296, a margin media calculate could be closed in roughly four full races if he finishes them.
  • Recent performances at Alpine have trended upward, with observers noting sessions where he matched or outpaced Pierre Gasly and praise from former Williams boss James Vowles.
  • Specialist outlets and journalists, including Joe Saward and GPBlog, report he is the leading candidate to keep Alpine's second 2026 seat if results and sponsor backing continue, with an announcement expected in the final races.
  • Alpine's planned switch to Mercedes power units for 2026 is widely reported as a potential competitive boost that factors into the team's driver-market calculus.