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Gabriele Mini to replace Franco Colapinto in FP1 at Mexico GP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Gabriele Mini to replace Franco Colapinto in FP1 at Mexico GP

Summary

Gabriele Mini will make his Formula 1 race weekend debut by driving Franco Colapinto’s Alpine during Free Practice 1 at the Mexico Grand Prix. Mini, a former Formula 2 championship leader currently sitting fourth in the standings, has been part of the Alpine team since the beginning of the 2023 season. Colapinto will not participate in this session as the team seeks to evaluate Mini's performance. The free practice session is scheduled to take place in Mexico City.

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By the Numbers

•Gabriele Mini replaces Franco Colapinto in Free Practice 1.
•Mini is a former Formula 2 championship leader.
•Colapinto has been part of Alpine's lineup this season.
•Free Practice 1 occurs at the Mexico Grand Prix.
•Mini's participation could affect his future in F1.

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What they're saying

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Gabriele Mini is set to make his Formula 1 race weekend debut, driving Franco Colapinto’s Alpine in Free Practice 1 at the Mexico Grand Prix. The erstwhile Formula 2 championship leader, now lying fourth in the standings with a very slim title chance assuming the final two rounds proceed as planned, has been an Alpine protege since the start of the 2023 season following his runner-up campaign ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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