Are Alpine set to go head-to-head with Cadillac for this Franco Colapinto F1 substitute?

Sergio Perez might have the selection of Alpine or Cadillac as he weighs up his choices for subsequent 12 months.

In keeping with respected German outlet AMuS, Colapinto will possible get replaced for subsequent 12 months, leaving Alpine with two attainable choices.

The report claims that Flavio Briatore “has his eye” on Perez and Valtteri Bottas.

The skilled duo have been closely linked with Cadillac for subsequent 12 months.

Reviews from numerous shops emerged on Wednesday that Bottas is ready to change into Cadillac’s first driver signing.

So Bottas is not an choice for Alpine and Briatore.

Perez remains to be accessible in the marketplace and might be assessing his choices earlier than subsequent 12 months.

Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson’s poor performances for Crimson Bull have solely enhanced Perez’s status.

Perez’s monetary backing and status as top-of-the-line midfield drivers within the sport make him a beautiful alternative.

Talking of Alpine’s driver scenario, AMuS famous: “Pierre Gasly is among the few shiny spots at Alpine. The Frenchman is getting essentially the most out of the A525 and steadily rising his market worth. Gasly hopes that Alpine will flip issues round with the Mercedes energy unit in 2026. In any other case, the previous Grand Prix winner will look elsewhere.

“The seat alongside the #1 remains to be up for grabs. After rookie Jack Doohan didn’t impress and was changed by Franco Colapinto, nothing modified. The Argentine himself is struggling to search out kind.

“He might be gone after the season. Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore has his eye on Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, although each are additionally on Cadillac’s radar.”

Alpine’s different

If Alpine can’t safe both Perez or Bottas’ providers, they might flip to Paul Aron.

Aron is a part of the Alpine junior programme and has impressed the crew in his numerous testing outings.

The Estonian additionally bought to drive for Sauber in two FP1 periods this 12 months.

The onus is now on Colapinto to have a robust last 10 races.

It seems the Argentine is underneath no quick risk to lose his seat, however should up his recreation within the last a part of the 12 months.