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Alpine insists Colapinto 2026 seat secured by talent, not cash
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08/11/2025 at 10:5708/11/2025 at 10:43 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen insists that Franco Colapinto’s contract extension into 2026 was earned purely on merit – not money – but few in the F1 paddock are entirely convinced. The Argentinian’s growing popularity and sponsorship backing make him a valuable commercial asset, and while Nielsen praised his “gradual” rise alongside Pierre Gasly, some observers suspect the balance sheet played just as big a role as lap times. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 in Brazil, Nielsen defended Alpine’s decision to retain the young driver, emphasizing that Colapinto’s...
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