Overview
- - Williams will compete in 2026 as the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, unveiling a new logo that nods to founder Sir Frank Williams.
- - Franco Colapinto races for Alpine at Interlagos from November 7–9, with a sprint format compressing practice and qualifying into Friday.
- - Alpine has not announced its 2026 lineup; team sources say “nothing is imminent,” though F1’s site and allies such as Bizzarap suggest a Brazil weekend decision is possible.
- - Argentine backers including YPF, Marca País, Globant, BigBox and Mercado Libre bolster Colapinto’s position as the team weighs performance and funding.
- - Alpine’s choice comes as it prepares to switch to Mercedes engines in 2026 and seeks gains in the constructors’ fight with four races remaining.