Alpine keeps Colapinto alongside Gasly: how the 2027 Formula 1 grid stands

Key takeaways

• 12 official vacancies, four open seats: While regulations show 12 unconfirmed driver slots, team stability and option clauses mean only four seats face true competition.
• Stable frontrunners: Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Audi are set to keep existing lineups, with formal renewals or contracts covering George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton, and Gabriel Bortoleto.
• Key battlegrounds: The main open seats center on Racing Bulls, Esteban Ocon’s seat at Haas, and Fernando Alonso’s potential contract extension at Aston Martin.

Alpine confirmed Thursday that Franco Colapinto will remain alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 Formula 1 season. While the announcement leaves 12 seats officially unconfirmed across the paddock, realistic options for driver movement heading into 2027 are far more restricted.

Frontrunning teams maintain high operational continuity:

• Mercedes: George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli hold active options through 2026, with Brackley set to retain both following Max Verstappen’s commitment to Red Bull.
• Ferrari & Red Bull: Ferrari confirmed Charles Leclerc alongside Lewis Hamilton, while Red Bull intends to retain Isack Hadjar following consistent points finishes in 2026.
• Audi & Haas: Audi signals continuity with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. At Haas, Oliver Bearman remains secure following Ferrari’s long-term driver decisions.

The primary contested seats reduce to four key positions:

1. Racing Bulls (2 seats): Arvid Lindblad holds a strong position, leaving Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda competing for the remaining seat.
2. Haas (1 seat): Rafael Câmara and Leonardo Fornaroli are competing for the drive currently held by Esteban Ocon.
3. Aston Martin (1 seat): Lance Stroll’s position remains secure, while Fernando Alonso is expected to sign a one-year extension subject to retirement deliberations.

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Provisional 2027 Formula 1 Grid

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. How many seats are officially available on the 2027 F1 grid?

Officially, 12 driver positions remain unannounced, though only four seats are considered genuinely available due to existing options and pending renewals.

2. Who will race for Alpine in 2027?

Alpine confirmed an unchanged lineup of Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season.

3. When is the next Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Formula 1 returns to action from September 4–6, 2026, for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.