Overview

• Multiple reports in Argentina describe an imminent Alpine announcement on Colapinto’s 2026 status, framing it as likely though not yet official.
• Recent brand campaigns and official F1 content featuring Colapinto — including spots from Mercado Pago, Quilmes, YPF, Motorola and Claro, plus a long-form interview — are being read as indicators of continuity.
• Journalist Walter Safarian reports negotiations include expanded Mercado Libre branding targeted for the Brazil GP and discussions about YPF’s 2026 presence given Eni’s current priority.
• Since Hungary, Colapinto has shown a clear performance uptick and has often run ahead of Pierre Gasly in sessions, even as results like 19th in Baku reflect the team’s struggles and occasional incidents.
• Ex-Haas chief Guenther Steiner praised the progress and predicted Colapinto will finish 2025 and start 2026 with Alpine, while the driver prepares for Singapore and highlighted a jet-ski outing with Falco Briatore on social media.