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Williams Confirms 2026 Atlassian Rebrand as Interlagos Weekend Builds Toward Alpine’s Call on Colapinto

Alpine says negotiations on Colapinto’s 2026 seat are ongoing despite heightened expectations around the Brazil sprint weekend.

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.