Franco Colapinto has left Formula One fans stunned after unveiling his dramatic body transformation in a viral training video. The 22-year-old Argentine driver is preparing for his second season with Alpine ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Making the most of his final days back home, Colapinto shared footage on social media showing him running shirtless along a road in neighbouring Uruguay. The clip revealed he has packed on considerable upper body muscle and developed far more definition.
The video prompted numerous reactions, with one fan commenting, 'What a shape Franco is [in],' and another noting, 'Bro is absolutely JACKED.' A third hailed an 'Awesome transformation!', while a fourth joked he might not fit in his seat.
Colapinto originally emerged through the Williams Driver Academy and took over from Logan Sargeant halfway through the 2024 season. After finishing 19th with five points, he signed a multi-year deal as a test and reserve driver with Alpine in 2025. Following Jack Doohan's relegation to reserve driver after last year's Miami Grand Prix, Colapinto made his team debut at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he started and finished 16th after a crash in qualifying. His best result of the 2025 season came in the Netherlands, where he finished 11th but remained without points.
Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen remains supportive, stating: 'Franco is a young driver. We've seen other young drivers go through good and difficult periods - he's on that journey. We'll give him all the support he needs to be as quick as he can be.'
