Overview
- Juan Pablo Montoya told AS that Franco Colapinto reached F1 due to Argentine backing from Mercado Libre and Globant, adding that Paul Aron would have been promoted with similar funding.
- Multiple outlets citing Motorsport report Alpine is expected to confirm Colapinto for the 2026 race seat between November 4 and 6 ahead of the São Paulo weekend.
- Season analyses note Colapinto has improved since the European summer break, at times matching or outpacing Pierre Gasly despite Alpine’s compromised A525.
- Carburando journalist Leo Regueira defended the Argentine, arguing that although support helped him arrive, he is sustained by his results.
- Coverage recalls Montoya’s earlier critiques dating back to the 2024 Brazil GP incidents as the debate over money versus merit resurfaces before Interlagos.