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Franco Colapinto Retained by Alpine for 2027 Alongside Pierre Gasly

Alpine said Colapinto’s improved 2026 form, including six points finishes, earned him a single-year extension and a seat alongside Pierre Gasly.

  • Alpine confirmed its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up on Thursday, retaining Franco Colapinto alongside Pierre Gasly on a single-year extension.
  • Following a difficult 2025 season, Colapinto emerged as a consistent midfield force this year with six points finishes in 12 races, including career-best performances in Miami and Montreal.
  • Alpine executive director Flavio Briatore emphasized that "consistency is very important" in the decision, stating the team's primary priority remains designing and building a faster race car.
  • "I am very pleased to remain with this team in 2027," Colapinto said, expressing gratitude to Briatore and Steve for the trust placed in him.
  • The team aims to compete and win at the front of Formula 1, with Colapinto and Gasly focused on reaching milestones through continued performance improvements.
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The 23-year-old Argentine driver extends the adventure until 2027 with the French-English stable, which he joined last year in replacement of Australian Jack Doohan.

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Alpine has made the renewal of Franco Colapinto official until 2027. The continuity of the Argentine had been in danger before the appearance of some options in the market, but the pilot will stay in Enstone. The team has thrown in humor to announce its continuity, with a video along with Flavio Briatore, Pierre Gasly and ... Continue reading "The vacile of Flavio Briatore to Colapinto after his renewal with Alpine: «We are saving money»"

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Formula driver Paul Aron's teammate Franco Colapinto has extended his contract with Alpine until the end of 2027.

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The Formula 1 team Alpine has completed its driver planning for the coming season. Argentinean Franco Colapinto will continue to take over the second regular cockpit of the racing stable next year alongside Frenchman Pierre Gasly. The 23-year-old has been driving for the team since last year, which has now confirmed the contract extension with Colapinto. "For me, consistency is very important", said team manager Flavio Briatore in a statement. G…

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Argentine driver Franco Colapinto extended his contract with Alpine for one season, until the end of 2027, announced Thursday the Formula 1 team. He will always have French partner Pierre Gasly. ...

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Motorsport Week broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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