Franco Colapinto signs contract extension with Alpine for 2027
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Franco Colapinto confirmed a contract extension with Alpine, ensuring the Argentinian driver remains with the team for the 2027 season. The 23-year-old will continue alongside teammate Pierre Gasly, maintaining an unchanged line-up for the squad. Colapinto expressed appreciation for the support provided by executive advisor Flavio Briatore and the technical improvements made by the team throughout the campaign. Currently sitting 12th in the Drivers’ Championship with 19 points, Colapinto will test an updated car configuration during the Italian Grand Prix. These performance gains arrive as Alpine attempts to close a three-point gap to Racing Bulls in the Teams’ Championship. Both Alpine drivers are scheduled to run the upgraded package throughout the weekend at Monza.
- •Franco Colapinto signed a contract extension to remain with Alpine through the 2027 season.
- •The team will retain an unchanged driver pairing of Colapinto and Pierre Gasly.
- •Alpine currently trails Racing Bulls by three points in the Teams’ Championship.
- •Both drivers will utilize a new upgrade package during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
"Franco Colapinto arrives into the Italian Grand Prix weekend off the back of signing a contract extension with the Alpine team.
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