Disputa por motores bagunça planos da Alpine para Colapinto em 2026

Uma disputa técnica sobre motores Mercedes interrompeu os preparativos da Alpine para Franco Colapinto na temporada de Fórmula 1 de 2026, após otimismo anterior de executivos da equipe sobre suas perspectivas.

A Alpine enfrenta complicações antes da temporada de F1 de 2026 devido a um conflito em torno de seu acordo de fornecimento de motores Mercedes-Benz. Isso obrigou a equipe francesa a remarcar sua agenda, impactando diretamente os planos para o piloto argentino Franco Colapinto, que havia sido visto de forma positiva após uma declaração otimista de um executivo no final do ano passado. O problema destaca as tensões regulatórias e com fornecedores em curso na Fórmula 1, exigindo adaptações rápidas das equipes. A Alpine ainda não detalhou mudanças nas escalações de pilotos ou nos cronogramas de desenvolvimento, mas a estabilidade dos motores continua crítica para a competitividade.

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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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