An enigmatic post, a play on numbers, and a clue that fans quickly deciphered. On Alpine’s official channels, an image appeared with the sequence 07 11 25 and the caption “Have you done the maths yet?”. Adding the numbers, 7+11+25=43, it immediately becomes clear that the reference is to Franco Colapinto’s race number, the young Argentine driver who seems destined to stay with the team in 2026.
For a few days, rumors had been circulating about Colapinto’s highly likely renewal for the next season, and Alpine’s post, enigmatic as it is, seems to confirm that the official announcement will come today, right in Brazil, where the white-and-blue crowd will surely fill the stands to support their national favorite. Supporting this possibility, Franco Colapinto himself shared Alpine’s post, adding several emojis as a comment.
Franco Colapinto was brought into Alpine during the season to replace Jack Doohan, after a difficult start for the French team and well-known internal tensions. His debut, although full of enthusiasm and media attention, has not yet brought points in the championship, unlike his teammate Pierre Gasly. However, the Argentine driver has recently shown steady progress, improved maturity, and above all a passionate following of South American fans who follow him around the world—an audience that would attract any brand.
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