Gabriele Mini to drive Alpine in Mexico GP FP1

Gabriele Mini is scheduled to drive for Alpine in Free Practice 1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his Formula 1 race weekend debut. He will replace Franco Colapinto in the car for the session.

Mini has been part of Alpine’s programme since the start of the 2023 season. He had led the Formula 2 championship earlier, but is now fourth in the standings with only a slim title chance, assuming the final two rounds go ahead as planned.

The appearance also places Mini among the rookie drivers taking part in FP1 sessions during the 2026 Formula 1 season.