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Alpine comments on Colapinto future beyond 2026

News - 2026-07-10 - By Jenny Marsh

Formula1.com reported that Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen discussed Franco Colapinto’s future, with his current contract due to end in 2026.

Formula1.com reported that Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen discussed Franco Colapinto’s future at Alpine, with the Argentine’s current contract due to expire at the end of 2026. No extension or departure has been confirmed.

Colapinto, born on 27 May 2003, has entered 36 Formula One races and recorded a best finish of sixth. He is 13th in the 2026 drivers’ championship on 18 points.

For now, the only confirmed point in the available source material is that Nielsen has commented on Colapinto’s prospects beyond his present deal, as reported by Formula1.com. Any decision on whether he stays with Alpine after 2026 remains unconfirmed.