Franco Colapinto extends contract with Alpine for 2027 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Franco Colapinto has signed a contract extension with Alpine, ensuring his place alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Colapinto's performance this season has been notable, moving up from a reserve driver role to replace Jack Doohan in 2025. Currently 12th in the drivers' championship standings with 19 points, he trails Gasly, who has 44 points. The recent contract extensions among several drivers have squashed many rumors about potential team changes.
- •Colapinto extends his contract with Alpine until 2027.
- •He currently ranks 12th in the drivers' championship standings.
- •Max Verstappen also signed an extension with Red Bull until 2030.
- •Other teams have confirmed extensions with their current drivers.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal
- 1:24 PMMotorsport.com — F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal
"Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine. The Argentine has officially secured his F1 future with Alpine, signing a contract extension to remain alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season. Colapinto has impressed the Enstone outfit since stepping up from a reserve driver role to replace Jack Doohan during the 2025 season. After the first ...Keep reading
"Franco Colapinto has secured a contract extension with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, prompting largely positive reactions from fans
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 1:24 PMF1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal
Franco Colapinto has secured a contract extension with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, prompting largely positive reactions from fans
- Motorsport.comAug 27, 2026, 1:24 PMF1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal
Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine. The Argentine has officially secured his F1 future with Alpine, signing a contract extension to remain alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season. Colapinto has impressed the Enstone outfit since stepping up from a reserve driver role to replace Jack Doohan during the 2025 season. After the first ...Keep reading
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