The Queen of Automobilism category presented part of the grill for the next season and the Argentine pilot does not appear among the confirmed.
The Formula 1 revealed the preliminary pilot list for the Season 2026 and the name of Franco Colapint It still does not appear among those confirmed.
Although the data generated restlessness in the Argentine public, the absence does not imply its final exit: the native of Pillar He has a contract with Alpine, But his continuity as a holder will depend on how much he manages to – or not – to the always demanding Flavio BriatoreChief of the French team.
For now, the only insured in the team is Pierre Gaslywhile Collapint He must continue demonstrating his ability in the next great awards, since behind him are the pilots reservations such as Jack Doohan and Paul Aron.
The review included 14 of the current 20 runners, leaving vacancies in Mercedes, Racing Bulls and Cadillac —What will debut in the category next year – in addition to a seat in Red Bull and another in Alpine
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The case of Collapint It is not unique: they don’t appear George Russell, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson neither Yuki Tsunoda. However, except for the Japanese, everyone would have a foot inside 2026.
In Alpinethe Argentine competes for his place with Estonian Aron, the Australian Doohan to which he replaced and even Valtteri Bottasnames that also sound strong in the market.
The present of Collapint It is complex, since its first season as a starter in the F1 It was not expected: he still did not add points and fight in the lower part with one of the less competitive cars of the year.
Despite the difficulties, Collapint It is already located among the five Argentine pilots with more laps completed in the history of the category, with 853 turnsbehind Carlos Reutemann, Juan Manuel Fangio, José Froilán González and Gastón Mazzacane.
The panorama for 2026 It is still uncertain and, in case of not continuing in Alpineother doors could be opened. With several free seats in Mercedes, Racing Bulls and Cadillac —That could announce the return of Sergio “Checo” Pérez-, Collapint You will have to show your best version in the remainder of the year to ensure a place in the highest category of world motoring.
Source: Ambito
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