Alpine’s Late-Season Hope

Franco Colapinto has faced challenges since joining Alpine mid-2025, yet to score points but outpacing teammate Pierre Gasly in four competitive sessions. His crash-heavy start, replacing Jack Doohan after Imola, has tested his resilience. The Argentine’s debut reflects a steep learning curve in a struggling team.

The 22-year-old, a Formula 2 graduate, brings raw speed but struggles with consistency in the A525. His ability to match Gasly in qualifying sessions hints at potential, despite Alpine’s lack of pace. Colapinto’s adaptation is critical for securing his seat through the season.

As Alpine rebuilds for 2026, Colapinto’s role is to gain experience and contribute to development. His progress could unlock points in the remaining races.

Colapinto into the pressure cooker

Elevated from Williams reserve post-Imola to oust Doohan, the Argentine flashed Spain’s P15 recovery but erred elsewhere, like Monza’s P17 and Mexico’s P18, drawing pressure in Alpine’s turbulent backmarker fight with zero points to date.

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