Buenos Aires, November 7, 2025 – Total News Agency (TNA) – The Alpine F1 Team launched this week an enigmatic message on social media that has sparked speculation about the retention of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the 2026 Formula One World Championship season.
The post, shared from the French team's official account, features an image with the digits “7-11-25” accompanied by the phrase, “Have you done the math yet?”. The message has ignited a wave of hypotheses, as the sum of the three numbers equals “43,” the number Colapinto uses in Formula 1.
Argentine media quickly picked up on the reference, interpreting it as a hint at an official announcement—potentially this Friday, during the practice sessions for the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace circuit.
The background of this maneuver combines several elements. Firstly, the timing of the announcement, linked to the Brazilian Grand Prix, capitalizes on the mobilization of the Argentine and Latin American public that historically follows the event at Interlagos. Secondly, Colapinto's retention at least until 2026 reinforces the team's commercial bet in the Latin American market; according to motorsport experts, the Argentine brings regional visibility and key sponsors.
For Colapinto, it represents a unique opportunity to solidify his career in the top category in the face of a calendar that will demand adaptation and concrete results. The announcement date, the car number, the context of a historically significant Grand Prix for Argentines, and the team's public nod all converge to create what could be a pivotal moment for Colapinto.
The driver, for his part, has adopted a cautious stance. During the “media day” at the Interlagos event, he stated that his focus remains on the current season, while commenting on his future that he “tries not to look too far ahead” and that “we are making an effort to deliver results this year,” without confirming or denying his continuity.
In the team, the renewal of the second seat—alongside Pierre Gasly—was one of the most anticipated points leading up to 2026, especially in the context of the team's power unit change for that season.
The post mixes codes, visual clues, and a date that directly alludes to his car number, generating speculation among fans, specialized media, and the driver's own circle.
At the same time, it demonstrates a sophistication in the image management of Colapinto, thanks to his social media team and his manager's support. The virality of the message—supported by fan forums and specialized accounts that calculated the equation “7+11+25=43” within hours—shows the impact of the symbol.
Technically, Colapinto's continuity means for Alpine to solidify the Gasly-Colapinto duo, which provides a balance of experience and youth, as well as a Latin American presence linked to sponsors and audiences in the Southern Hemisphere.
It remains to be seen if the team will confirm his continuity officially, or if it will opt to prolong the suspense until the Friday sessions in Brazil. Meanwhile, the thousands of Argentine followers who will be in Interlagos and the motorsport media attentive to the 2026 “driver market” will continue to analyze any signal, post, or declaration that confirms the path of the driver from Pilar towards his second year in Formula 1.
