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Franco Colapinto's Alpine 2027 stay reported

News - 2026-09-03 - By Jenny Marsh

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Franco Colapinto is expected to stay with Alpine for 2027. He is 12th in the 2026 standings on 19 points.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported that Franco Colapinto is expected to remain with Alpine for the 2027 Formula 1 season, but the move is not confirmed in the supplied information. BBC Sport reported that Alpine will keep Colapinto for 2027, while Autosport reported the team has retained him as part of its 2027 line-up.

Autosport also reported that Pierre Gasly is set to remain Colapinto’s team-mate next season. Colapinto, born on 27 May 2003, is an Argentine Formula One driver who has entered 36 races from 2024 to 2026, with a best finish of sixth.

He is currently 12th in the 2026 drivers' championship on 19 points. If the reported deal is formalised, Alpine would continue with the same driver pairing into 2027.