Alpine have officially announced that Argentine racer Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The decision puts an end to weeks of speculation about whether the 23‑year‑old, who was initially called up mid‑year to replace Jack Doohan after just six rounds of the 2025 campaign, would be offered a full‑season contract for a second year.
By confirming Colapinto’s place alongside long‑term teammate Pierre Gasly, Alpine have now laid out their complete driver roster for 2027. Flavio Briatore, Alpine’s executive director, explained the rationale behind the move: “We are delighted to confirm our 2027 driver line‑up with Franco staying as a race driver beside Pierre. Consistency is crucial for us. From a driver perspective we are now settled, and while that is an important piece of the puzzle, our number‑one priority remains designing and building a fast race car.” Briatore went on to praise Colapinto’s development over the past year, noting that his performances in Miami and Montreal had cemented the team’s belief that the Argentine belongs in Formula 1 and, specifically, at Alpine.
“I have seen Franco grow and mature into a great driver this season. His results in Miami and Montreal confirmed what I already knew: he belongs in Formula 1 and he belongs with us.
I expect both Franco and Pierre to continue delivering strong performances on track, and I expect the whole team to push relentlessly until we are fighting – and winning – at the front of the sport.” Colapinto’s 2026 season had been a mixed bag. Although he failed to score any points in the 18 races he contested for Alpine in 2025, the introduction of a faster 2026 chassis allowed him to break into the top ten on six occasions during the first twelve rounds of the current year.
His most notable finishes came in May, when he placed seventh at the Miami Grand Prix and followed that up with a sixth‑place finish in Canada. Those back‑to‑back results were highlighted by Briatore as evidence of his rapid adaptation to the team’s evolving package. Speaking after the announcement, Colapinto expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season: “I am very pleased to remain with this team in 2027.
I feel very happy and very settled here, and it’s been even better because we have made significant progress this year compared to last. We have a lot more milestones to reach and I know the team is working extremely hard to find performance and improve the car continuously. Our long‑term goals are obvious – to compete and win – and I am grateful to the team, Flavio and Steve Nielsen for the trust they have placed in me.
I look forward to seeing how everything plays out and focusing on my job on‑track first and foremost.” Colapinto’s path to Alpine was unconventional. He made his Formula 1 debut in 2024 with Williams, stepping in as a surprise replacement for Logan Sargeant for the final nine rounds of that season. Although he did not secure a permanent seat for 2025 – Williams had already confirmed its line‑up – his strong performances, combined with the commercial appeal he brings from his Argentine fan base, attracted Alpine’s attention. The French outfit initially signed him on what was described as a "loan" from Williams, appointing him as a reserve driver for the start of 2025.
When Jack Doohan’s future became uncertain early in the season, Alpine promoted Colapinto to the race seat, giving the young Argentine his first full‑season opportunity. The decision to keep him for 2027 signals Alpine’s confidence not only in his driving talent but also in his ability to grow alongside the team’s technical development program.
The 2026 car has already shown marked improvements in aerodynamic efficiency and power unit integration, and Alpine expects those gains to continue. With the 2027 chassis slated to incorporate further refinements – such as a revised floor design, upgraded suspension geometry, and a more powerful hybrid system – the team believes that a stable driver line‑up will help translate engineering advances into consistent podium finishes. Looking ahead, Alpine’s strategic roadmap emphasizes a holistic approach: combining driver continuity, aerodynamic innovation, and a robust partnership with their engine supplier.
By locking in both Gasly and Colapinto, the team hopes to foster a collaborative environment where feedback from the cockpit can be rapidly integrated into car development cycles. This synergy is expected to accelerate the team’s climb up the Constructors’ Championship standings, with the ultimate aim of challenging the traditional front‑running teams. Fans can also anticipate a busy race calendar in 2027, with the full Formula 1 schedule featuring classic venues such as Monaco, Silverstone, and Suzuka, alongside newer stops in Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas.
Alpine will be looking to capitalize on their improved package at each event, aiming to turn the top‑ten finishes that Colapinto achieved early in 2026 into regular points hauls and, eventually, race victories. In summary, Alpine’s confirmation of Franco Colapinto for the 2027 season reflects a commitment to driver stability, technical progress, and long‑term competitiveness. The Argentine’s steady rise, highlighted by strong showings in Miami and Canada, has earned him a place beside Pierre Gasly as the team pushes toward its ambition of winning races and, one day, a championship title.