Alpine make call on 2026 driver pairing after Franco Colapinto’s point-less streak
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Alpine have opted to stick with Franco Colapinto for the 2026 F1 season despite the Argentine failing to register a point in 14 races this year.
The 22-year-old, signed by Alpine this year after an impressive debut stint at Williams in 2024, has beaten Estonian reserve driver Paul Aron to the race to be Pierre Gasly’s teammate at the Enstone-based team next year.
It is believed Jack Doohan, the Australian rookie dropped after just six races this year, was not in contention.
De facto Alpine boss Flavio Briatore has made no secret of his desire to persevere with Colapinto who, despite his underwhelming season, comes with significant financial backing.
The news has been announced on the eve of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, the only F1 race in South America which attracts thousands of Argentine fans.
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