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(GMM) Franco Colapinto’s (pictured) Formula 1 future appears secure, with multiple sources now reporting that the Argentine has finalized a new deal to remain with Alpine for the 2026 season.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 27

Formula 1 News: Colapinto unfazed by Alpine ‘silence’ on 2026 seat

(GMM) Franco Colapinto (pictured) insists he is unconcerned by rising speculation about his Alpine future – saying the absence of rumors of a potential team shakeup is not proof of … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 24

Formula 1 News: Colapinto dodges contract question amid Alpine tension

(GMM) Franco Colapinto (pictured) has brushed off speculation about his future, but his evasive answers in Mexico did little to calm talk that he’s already secured an Alpine seat for … Read More

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Colapinto backtracks, commits to team orders 'no matter what'

Alpine and Franco Colapinto emerged as one of the unlikely stories from last weekend’s US GP. The decision from Alpine’s pit-wall to give Colapinto team orders sparked plenty of conversation online.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 22

Franco Colapinto on disobeying Alpine team order: “Instructions must be followed no matter what”

Colapinto has a new stance on the Alpine team order incident that happened at Austin Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has said “instructions by the team must always be followed no matter what” after disobeying a team order in the United States Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Alpine Puts Franco Colapinto’s Disappointing Actions Behind for Mexico GP

The United States Grand Prix at Austin’s COTA witnessed drama unfold for the BWT Alpine Formula 1 team. During the final laps, Franco Colapinto ignored team orders, prompting the Enstone-based constructor to launch an internal review.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 20

Formula 1 News: Defying team order ‘right thing to do’ – Colapinto

(GMM) Franco Colapinto (pictured) has risked internal backlash at Alpine by openly defying a team order during the United States GP – a decision that new team manager Steve Nielsen … Read More

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Alpine will 'deal with' Colapinto decision to ignore team orders

The American GP was mostly an uneventful race for Alpine, who again lacked the pace to fight for points. Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly were fighting at the very back of the field, with a top 10 finish entirely out of the question.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 19

Alpine to review Franco Colapinto's 'disappointing' team order defiance in F1 US GP

Alpine management was not impressed with Franco Colapinto passing Pierre Gasly despite being told to hold position at the end of Formula 1's United States

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 17

Formula 1 News: Colapinto colors emerge as Alpine future firms for 2026

(GMM) Franco Colapinto’s Formula 1 future at Alpine looks increasingly secure, helped by a major new commercial push from his backers at Mercado Libre, whose bright yellow branding now features … Read More

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

Franco Colapinto: 2026 Alpine seat likely amidst strong form

For the first time in recent months, driver market discussions have drifted away from Alpine. With most of media and fan attention concentrated on Red Bull and their drivers, the noise has quietened down at Flavio Briatore’s team.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 7

“Franco braked 100m early” – Nico Hulkenberg blames Colapinto for Singapore GP spin

Hulkenberg was left unimpressed with Colapinto’s driving after he spun in the Singapore GP Nico Hulkenberg has blamed his Singapore Grand Prix spin on Franco Colapinto, claiming the Alpine Formula 1 driver braked much earlier than usual.

Formula One News / HITC / September 14

Alpine’s Flavio Briatore in talks with 11-DNF F1 outcast to replace Franco Colapinto

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have signed with Cadillac for the 2026 F1 season, leading Flavio Briatore to reconsider his options as Alpine look at replacements for Franco Colapinto.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Why Alpine see Franco Colapinto as a long-term asset

Historically, contracts in Formula 1 have always provided certainty – or at least relative clarity – about who drivers will race with. Over the last few years, however, there has been a sharp rise in mid-season swaps and surprises.

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Linked with Alpine’s 2026 plans, Sergio Perez sends a clear message to Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto delivered his most assured performance since returning to Formula 1 at the Canadian Grand Prix, but the pressure on his future at Alpine shows no signs of easing.

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Franco Colapinto's Alpine F1 Contract Details Revealed As Manager Speaks Out

Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto has finalized a move to the Alpine F1 Team as a reserve driver on a multi-year loan from Williams. Now, Colapinto's manager María Catarineu has revealed further details into the intricacies of the contract with the French team.