Alpine extends Franco Colapinto for 2027 F1 season
The Formula 1 driver transfer market is shaping up to be a case of the status quo. Already this season, Carlos Sainz, Alexander Albon, and Max Verstappen have inked contract extensions with their current teams. Now you can add Franco Colapinto to the list, as the young driver agreed to a contract extension for Alpine […]
Alpine has extended Franco Colapinto's contract for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Colapinto, an Argentine driver, joined the team in a reserve role for the 2025 season after debuting with Williams in 2024. Despite not scoring a point for the team during his debut season, Alpine has significantly improved this year, with Colapinto contributing 19 points and securing a P6 at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Alpine's new strategy, focusing on building a fast race car, has paid off, as the team now sits sixth in the Constructors' Championship standings with 63 points. Colapinto expressed his happiness at staying with Alpine, praising the team's progress and their ambitious long-term goals. Alpine's team principal, Flavio Briatore, expressed satisfaction with Colapinto's growth and confirmed his position alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season.
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