Overview
- Franco Colapinto was classified seventh in Miami after a 20‑second penalty for Charles Leclerc, in what David Croft called his most complete F1 weekend.
- Despite that step, F1 analyst Lawrence Barreto wrote that Colapinto must sustain this level through 2026 to keep his Alpine seat for 2027.
- Formula 1 highlighted that Alpine has 23 points from four races, already more than its 2025 total, and Haas drivers now say Alpine has fixed its high‑speed corner weakness.
- Alpine and Pirelli ran a wet‑tyre test at Magny‑Cours where Pierre Gasly completed 101 laps, while Colapinto did not take part.
- Multiple outlets report negotiations for Gucci to replace BWT as title sponsor from 2027 at an estimated €30–60 million per season, and Alpine said it speaks with many brands but keeps talks confidential until confirmed.