One of the teams on the grid could see changes in ownership.
Franco Colapinto and Alpine received an offer of more than €700 million to buy a stake in the team. The break in F1 has not slowed down the movement of drivers, managers, or positions that directly impact race results.
According to information revealed by AutoMotorUndSport, the Argentine driver's team has a multimillion-dollar proposal on the table: "Christian Horner has already assembled a financially strong consortium of investors around him to prepare for the purchase of a majority stake in the Franco-British racing team.
“According to this, he and his partners are expected to offer €763 million for the acquisition, which should take place in the coming days. As another indication, the newspaper cites that the current minority owners Otro Capital, Red-Bird Capital Partners, and Maximum Effort Investments are already preparing to sell their shares,” they noted.
This change could have an impact beyond the management level of the French team. The relationship between Flavio Briatore, advisor to the team, and Christian Horner, possible new team principal, is not the best, and this has led to rumors about the possibility that one of the two may not be so present within the team.
How much does Franco Colapinto earn at Alpine?
Franco Colapinto and his alleged salary at Alpine since he returned in the 2025 Formula 1 season has generated a lot of reactions on social media. Although Franco has only one season as an F1 driver under his belt, his fan base spans millions in Argentina and South America. In particular, the Argentine public had not seen one of their own in Formula 1 for many years, so support has been massive both on and off the track.
According to information from the AlpineClub_esp account, this is what the Argentine driver is earning at the French team: “Franco Colapinto's salary at Alpine since Imola: €45,000 per race.” In other words, if the South American driver finishes the World Championship in the top category, he would have earned €810,000. This is far from what other riders in the series earn.
However, we should also mention that the Latin American athlete is supported by major sponsors from Argentina, which strengthens his position both within and outside Alpine. This model is followed by most Formula 1 drivers, which is one reason why seats on the grid are often surrounded by political issues or controversies that have nothing to do with sporting matters.