Alpine is reportedly going to wait until the summer before they make a decision on the future of its second seat, which is currently occupied by Franco Colapinto.

In the year, Colapinto has 16 points in seven races, finishing in the points four of those times. He has been quite bright over the recent run of races, looking to get a handle on the regulations.

In comparison to his much more experienced teammate, Pierre Gasly, Colapinto is holding his own. Gasly has 41 points over those same seven races, with one DNF to his name.

His ability to stay close to Gasly and deliver points on multiple occasions puts him in a better spot.

He has left a lasting impression on executive advisor Flavio Briatore

“If Franco is performing like he’s performing now and the relationship between Franco and Pierre is like now… Why not?” Briatore said.

“I know Franco very well now. We know Pierre very well. We are in the moment to technically build up the team [and achieve] consistency. We have plenty of races to go just to the end of August and, before the summer break, we decide.”

When will Alpine make their decision?

Reporter Lawrence Barretto said that the decision is expected to come down in the summer, with Colapinto indeed in the front seat at this point.

“Alpine have made themselves a very attractive destination for drivers after their gamble paid off to abandon development on their 2025 car and put all their resources into this year’s machine that was built to sweeping new rules,” Barretto wrote in his story.

“The other seat is up for grabs, though, with incumbent Franco Colapinto upping his game this year with scores in four of the last six Grand Prix weekends to put him in a very good position to retain his seat.

“If he keeps up this form, he will have a strong case to keep his spot – with Alpine expected to make a call this summer.”

Colapinto is a big draw for sponsorship money, along with his speed, making him a valuable resource for Alpine.