2027 Alpine deal keeps Franco Colapinto on grid

Franco Colapinto will stay with Alpine for 2027, according to team announcement reports, keeping Pierre Gasly as his team-mate for next season.

Franco Colapinto will remain with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, according to reports of the team’s announcement from BBC Sport, Autosport and Motorsport.com. Those outlets said the new deal keeps Colapinto alongside Pierre Gasly and completes Alpine’s line-up for next year.

The Argentine is 23 and has entered 36 Formula 1 races, with a best finish of sixth. He sits 12th in the 2026 drivers’ championship on 19 points, so the extension secures another season on the grid as he continues with Alpine.

Formula1.com, in analysis by Lawrence Barretto, reported that Alpine’s decision reflected Colapinto’s performances and the value of continuity into 2027. Motorsport.com also reported that the contract secures his Formula 1 future with the Enstone-based team for next season.