Motorstreit kippt Alpins Pläne für Colapinto 2026

Ein technischer Streit um Mercedes-Motoren hat Alpins Vorbereitungen auf Franco Colapinto für die Formel-1-Saison 2026 gestört, nach früherem Optimismus der Teamchefs hinsichtlich seiner Aussichten.

Alpine steht vor Komplikationen vor der Formel-1-Saison 2026 aufgrund eines Konflikts rund um den Motorenliefervertrag mit Mercedes-Benz. Dies zwang das französische Team, seinen Zeitplan neu zu ordnen, was die Pläne für den argentinischen Fahrer Franco Colapinto direkt beeinträchtigt, der nach einer hoffnungsvollen Aussage eines Managers Ende letzten Jahres positiv gesehen wurde. Das Problem unterstreicht anhaltende regulatorische und lieferantenbezogene Spannungen in der Formel 1, die schnelle Anpassungen der Teams erfordern. Alpine hat noch keine Details zu Änderungen in den Fahreraufstellungen oder Entwicklungszeitplänen genannt, doch Motorenstabilität bleibt entscheidend für die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.

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Franco Colapinto at Alpine F1 preseason tests in Bahrain, smiling with teammates Pérez, Alonso, and Gasly.
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Franco Colapinto to complete Alpine tests in Bahrain

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Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will participate in both sessions of the Formula 1 preseason tests in Bahrain to conclude his stint with the Alpine team. The official photo of the 2026 F1 pilots was released, showing Colapinto smiling near Checo Pérez and Fernando Alonso. Teammate Pierre Gasly advised him on the initial laps for the second day of testing.

The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied social media claims that it sabotaged Franco Colapinto's car, attributing performance differences to minor gearbox issues in China. In a detailed open letter published Thursday, the team reaffirmed its commitment to equal treatment of drivers Pierre Gasly and Colapinto while condemning online abuse directed at both Colapinto and former driver Esteban Ocon. Alpine emphasized driver collaboration and its strong early-season position as the fourth-fastest team.

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The Formula 1 pre-season tests concluded at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, where Pierre Gasly will complete the final sessions with Alpine. Argentine driver Franco Colapinto ended his involvement with a strong performance and stirred buzz on social media. The French pilot will drive the new A526 model in two final sessions.

Racing Bulls principal Alan Permane stated that Alpine's jump to fifth in the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' standings is expected, given their focus on the new car. The team shifted resources from their 2025 challenger last May, finishing last that year but now ahead of Red Bull after three grands prix. Permane anticipates upgrades to boost Racing Bulls in the midfield battle.

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Argentine driver Franco Colapinto finished a career-best seventh in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on May 3, securing six points for Alpine in the 2026 season. Starting from his P8 qualifying position, he gained one spot after Charles Leclerc received a 20-second penalty.

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