The team director opened the possibility that the Argentine pilot continues in the French team for the next championship.
Alpine team advances in the Definition of your alignment for the 2026 season. Pierre Gasly already renewed his contract, but the second seat is still discussion. Franco Colapinto received positive signals from Flavio Briatore, team director, who evaluated his recent performance and did not rule out his continuity. The final decision will be announced before the end of October, after analyzing the Argentine results in the next four races.
Briatore highlighted the importance of consistency in the team and did not rule out keeping Colapint as headline. “The team needs stability, And the possibility of conserving the pilots themselves is part of that stability, “said the Italian in an interview with AFP. This position contrasts with his initial criticisms of the performance of Colapinto, who showed a remarkable improvement in the latest competences.
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The changes that Alpine prepares in the car by 2026
Alpine decided to focus all his resources on the development of the car by 2026sacrificing performance in the current season. The equipment will introduce an engine, a gearbox and a rear suspension supplied by Mercedes, which will allow to concentrate on the design of a more efficient chassis and in aerodynamic optimization. This strategy seeks to eliminate current technical limitations and improve team competitiveness.
Technical director David Sánchez explained that this alliance with Mercedes reduces a key problem for the team. Briatore supported the decision, stating: “If you want to win, you need the best equipment.” In addition, Alpine plans to develop its own gearbox and rear suspension from 2027, using the learning obtained with the Mercedes components.
He New simulator at the base of Estone, that began operating after almost three years of development, promises to improve the equipment of the equipment to replicate the track conditions. Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapint already work with this tool, which is considered key to success in 2026.
Alpine leaves 2025 behind to focus on the future
Alpine He acknowledged that his current car is the worst of the grill and occupies the last place in the Construction Championship. Briatore admitted that “Alpine does not have the ability to develop the 2025 car and make the new car by 2026. At one point you have to make decisions,” he explained.
The French team seeks to rebuild from their foundations, hoping that the technical changes and the new regulations of 2026 mark a turning point. Briatore expressed his confidence that Alpine can reach Top 6 and even fight for podiums: “We can do podes next year. We have the potential to be in the top 6, and even in the top 4 if everything goes well“
Flavio Briatore’s statements about Colapinto and his future in Alpine
Briatore evaluated the performance of Colapint in the last races and highlighted its evolution. “At the moment, I think Franco is doing a good job. Colapinto paid a little with inexperience at the beginning, like many of the rookie pilots. Now in the last three or four races It has been much more consistent, without errors “he declared in an interview with Sky Sports.
Alpine director also mentioned that The decision about the second pilot will be taken in Octoberafter analyzing the performance of collapint in the next competitions. “We have another four or five races to judge and then let’s see,” he added. Briatore stressed that the stability of the team is fundamental and that keeping the pilots itself contributes to that goal.
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