Alpine announces contract extension with Colapinto for 2027 F1 season

Key takeaways

• 2027 seat secured: Alpine exercised its contract option for Franco Colapinto, keeping the Argentine driver through the 2027 season.
• Driver lineup stability: Colapinto and Pierre Gasly will enter their third consecutive season as teammates at Enstone.
• Mercedes engine era progress: Under the 2026 technical regulations, Colapinto has scored 19 of Alpine’s 63 Constructors’ points driving the Mercedes-powered package.

Alpine has officially exercised its option to extend Franco Colapinto’s contract for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Announced on Thursday (August 27), the confirmation guarantees that the French squad will retain an unchanged driver lineup featuring Colapinto alongside Pierre Gasly for a third consecutive year.

The option deadline expired on Monday (August 24), with executive advisor Flavio Briatore delaying the final decision while assessing all market possibilities.

Colapinto entered Formula 1 midway through the 2024 season with Williams, substituting for Logan Sargeant starting at Monza. The Argentine driver made an immediate impact, scoring points in his second race at Baku with an eighth-place finish.

After joining Alpine as a reserve driver in 2025, Colapinto was promoted to a race seat replacing Jack Doohan following the Miami Grand Prix. He made steady progress over the remainder of the 2025 campaign, earning a full-time drive for 2026.

With Alpine shifting to Mercedes power units under the 2026 technical regulations, the team established itself in mid-pack contention. Heading into Monza, Colapinto has contributed 19 points toward Alpine’s overall total of 63 points in the Constructors’ World Championship.

The driver market update follows high-stakes paddock developments, as Racing Bulls noted that Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad’s form has delayed Nikola Tsolov’s F1 promotion, while Ferrari awaits dyno testing validation for its upgraded engine at Monza. Meanwhile, McLaren explained its appeal regarding Pierre Gasly’s restored Monaco GP podium.

Formula 1 returns from September 4–6 at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, the 13th round of the 2026 season. GRANDE PRÊMIO provides complete live coverage of all track action. Follow all updates on our news page.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Who will race for Alpine in the 2027 Formula 1 season?

Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly will remain teammates at Alpine for the 2027 season.

2. When did Franco Colapinto make his Formula 1 debut?

Colapinto made his F1 debut at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams.

3. How many points has Franco Colapinto scored in the 2026 season?

Colapinto has scored 19 of Alpine’s 63 Constructors’ Championship points through the Dutch Grand Prix.