Overview
- Alpine confirmed Colapinto on a one-year extension for the 2026 Formula 1 season in an official announcement at the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo.
- Colapinto said racing in Argentina is a personal dream and urged Formula 1 to reinstate the event, with reports noting talks targeting 2027 and planned upgrades to Buenos Aires’ Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez.
- James Vowles, who elevated Colapinto at Williams, praised the renewal, saying the 21-year-old deserved the seat and has a bright future.
- Press and team figures highlighted a massive Argentine fan presence at Interlagos, reinforcing the commercial and cultural momentum around the driver.
- The Argentine rose from a 2024 Williams promotion to a mid-2025 Alpine move replacing Jack Doohan and now turns his focus to next weekend’s Las Vegas round.