Alpine Retains Colapinto for 2027
Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will race for the team in 2027 alongside Pierre Gasly. The announcement ends speculation after the Argentine scored 19 points in 2026. The decision provides stability as the team focuses on car development.
Alpine Locks In Driver Line-Up
Alpine announced on 27 August 2026 that Franco Colapinto will partner Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season. [1] The confirmation removes uncertainty over the 23-year-old Argentine's future after he replaced Jack Doohan mid-2025. [2]
Colapinto has scored 19 points across six races in 2026, with a career-best sixth place at the Canadian Grand Prix. [3] The team sits sixth in the constructors' championship. Gasly already holds a contract through 2028.
Stability Amid Rebuild
The retained pairing gives Alpine continuity during its ongoing development program. Executive advisor Flavio Briatore highlighted the value of consistency and the priority on building a faster car. [1]
Colapinto described himself as settled at the team and noted the progress made in 2026 compared with the prior year. [2]
Monza Context
The announcement precedes the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Colapinto is scheduled to receive an upgrade package already tested by Gasly. [3]
Related reading
- [1]Alpine announce Franco Colapinto contract extension as team confirms unchanged 2027 line-up (formula1). Accessed 2026-08-27.
- [2]Franco Colapinto: Alpine confirm Argentine driver to remain with team for 2027 season alongside Pierre Gasly (skysports). Accessed 2026-08-27.
- [3]Colapinto keeps Alpine F1 seat for 2027 (the-race). Accessed 2026-08-27.