Key takeaways
- 2027 extension confirmed: Franco Colapinto secured his place at Alpine for 2027, extending his driver partnership alongside Pierre Gasly for a third consecutive year.
- Progress over adversity: After a challenging scoreless debut season in 2025, Colapinto adapted quickly to the 2026 Mercedes-powered car.
- Championship standing: Colapinto holds 12th place in the Drivers’ Championship with 19 points through 12 rounds in 2026.
Franco Colapinto will remain an Alpine driver for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Following Thursday’s announcement by the Enstone squad, the Argentine driver expressed satisfaction with his contract extension, noting that strong team integration helped him build momentum after a difficult initiation to life with the team.
Colapinto joined Alpine mid-season in 2025 at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to replace Jack Doohan. His debut campaign proved challenging as he struggled alongside teammate Pierre Gasly amidst a difficult car package, finishing the year without scoring points.
However, the introduction of the 2026 technical regulations—and Alpine’s switch to Mercedes power units—provided a clean slate. Colapinto significantly improved his consistency, reducing incident rates while scoring 19 points across the opening 12 rounds of the 2026 season to hold 12th in the Drivers’ Standings.
“I am very pleased to stay with the team for 2027. I am very happy and very well adapted here, and it is even better that we made significant progress this year compared to last year,” Colapinto stated. “We have many other goals to achieve, and I know the team is working hard to seek performance and make the car better and better.“
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Colapinto also acknowledged executive advisor Flavio Briatore and team management for extending their support:
“Our long-term goals are clear—to compete and win—and I thank the team and Flavio for the trust placed in me to be one of their drivers for the future. I am eager to see how things unfold and am focused, above all, on my work on track,” Colapinto concluded.
The confirmation adds to a busy news cycle ahead of Monza, with Fernando Alonso praising his bold one-stop strategy at Zandvoort, Carlos Sainz placing Aston Martin in a superior tier relative to Williams, and Lando Norris reiterating his commitment to McLaren.
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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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World Championship Standings (Top 5 after Dutch GP) grandepremio.com
| Pos | Driver | Team | Engine | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | Mercedes | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | Mercedes | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | Ferrari | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | Mercedes | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Ferrari | 155 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) grandepremio.com
1. How long is Franco Colapinto’s new contract extension with Alpine?
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Franco Colapinto’s extension secures his seat with Alpine through the 2027 Formula 1 season.
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2. How many points has Franco Colapinto scored in the 2026 F1 season?
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Colapinto has scored 19 points across 12 races, placing him 12th in the Drivers’ World Championship.
3. When is the next race on the 2026 F1 calendar?
Formula 1 action resumes from September 4–6, 2026, for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
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