Argentine driver Franco Colapinto has been confirmed as a race driver for the French Formula 1 team Alpine and expressed his excitement about the news: “I am very proud”. The confirmation of his continued presence in the pinnacle of motorsport arrived on Friday morning through a post on Alpine's official account. Alpine's post was accompanied by statements from Colapinto, who acknowledged that “it has been a long and difficult road,” and confessed that “I am very proud to have the opportunity to drive with this team again in 2026. Having so many fans accompanying me on this journey is the reason we compete, and next year, when Formula 1 resumes, we hope to give all our followers a reason to smile and celebrate. Let's go Alpine!”. Although this year Alpine gave Colapinto the worst car on the grid, improvements are expected for 2026, as the team is focusing all its efforts on developing the model for the next season.
