Colapinto Stays with Alpine: 2027 F1 Seat Secured

Franco Colapinto has secured his Formula 1 future, confirmed to race with Alpine through the 2027 season. He will continue as teammate to Pierre Gasly, who has a contract until at least the end of 2028. This unchanged driver pairing offers stability as Alpine continues its rebuilding efforts.

Colapinto's performance during the 2026 season was crucial for retaining his seat. He has accumulated 19 points across the first 12 Grands Prix, scoring in six races with a best finish of sixth in Montreal. This represents a significant improvement from his 2025 campaign, where he failed to score points.

The 23-year-old joined Alpine as a reserve driver in 2025, having previously impressed with Williams in 2024. He stepped into a race seat with Alpine after six rounds of the 2025 season, replacing Jack Doohan. His confirmed drive for 2026 followed a competitive period with reserve driver Paul Aron.

Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore praised Colapinto's development, highlighting his growth and maturity. He emphasized the importance of driver consistency and stated that the team's primary focus remains on designing and building a competitive car. Colapinto expressed his happiness and comfort with the team, noting significant progress made in 2026.

The strong partnership between Colapinto and Gasly is seen as a key asset, providing stability on and off the track. With his future secured, Colapinto will now concentrate on the remainder of the 2026 season, as Alpine targets fifth place in the Constructors' Championship.