Alpine retains Franco Colapinto for 2027 Formula 1 season
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:38 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, partnering with Pierre Gasly. Colapinto, 23, joined Alpine as a reserve driver in 2025 and moved to a race seat mid-season. In 2026, he has accrued 19 points across six Grands Prix. Alpine's executive advisor Flavio Briatore praised Colapinto's growth and emphasized the importance of consistency in the driver lineup. Colapinto expressed his contentment with the team's progress and looks forward to future milestones. The announcement precedes the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.
- •Franco Colapinto signs new deal with Alpine for 2027 season.
- •Colapinto has scored 19 points this year across six races.
- •He has been racing alongside Pierre Gasly since mid-2025.
- •Flavio Briatore highlights Colapinto's growth and importance of consistency.
- •The announcement comes before the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
- 12:28 PMESPN F1 — Colapinto to stay at Alpine for 2027 season
- 11:28 AMYahoo Sports — Miami, Montreal Drive Key in New Alpine Deal for Colapinto in F1 2027
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Alpine extends Franco Colapinto for 2027 F1 season
- 11:05 AMAutosport — Alpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
- 11:04 AMMotorsport.com — Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Alpine announces Pierre Gasly's teammate for the 2027 F1 season
"Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of 2025. Colapinto faced a big 2026 season as he aimed to impress team executive Flavio ...Keep reading
"Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of 2025. Colapinto faced a big 2026 season as he aimed to impress team executive Flavio ...Keep reading
"Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season as well. After getting a chance at Williams during the 2024 Formula 1 season, Colapinto joined Alpine in 2025, initially as a reserve driver before replacing Jack Doohan as a full-time driver midway through the campaign.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Aug 27, 2026, 12:28 PMColapinto to stay at Alpine for 2027 season
Franco Colapinto will continue with Alpine in Formula 1 for the 2027 season, the team confirmed on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:28 AMMiami, Montreal Drive Key in New Alpine Deal for Colapinto in F1 2027
Alpine Racing has retained Franco Colapinto for 2027 F1 season, as it completes its driver line-up with Pierre Gasly already confirmed to stay. The driver silly season is nearing its completion as Alpine announces the retention of Colapinto for the…
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:05 AMAlpine extends Franco Colapinto for 2027 F1 season
Franco Colapinto extends his contract with Alpine F1 for the 2027 season
- AutosportAug 27, 2026, 11:05 AMAlpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of 2025. Colapinto faced a big 2026 season as he aimed to impress team executive Flavio ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:04 AMFranco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
Franco Colapinto has secured a contract extension with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, returning as Pierre Gasly's team-mate for a third year
- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 11:04 AMFranco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of 2025. Colapinto faced a big 2026 season as he aimed to impress team executive Flavio ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:03 AMAlpine announces Pierre Gasly's teammate for the 2027 F1 season
Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season as well. After getting a chance at Williams during the 2024 Formula 1 season, Colapinto joined Alpine in 2025, initially as a reserve driver before replacing Jack Doohan as a full-time driver midway through the campaign.
- Formula1.com—Alpine confirm Colapinto contract extension
Alpine will retain their current line-up of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season.
- Sky Sports—Alpine to keep Colapinto for 2027 F1 season
Alpine have confirmed they will retain Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
- Formula1.com—Why Colapinto has been rewarded with an Alpine extension
Lawrence Barretto assesses the reasons behind Alpine's decision to retain Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season alongside Pierre Gasly.
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