Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of 2025. Colapinto faced a big 2026 season as he aimed to impress team executive Flavio ... Keep…
Alpine Formula 1 team has announced that Franco Colapinto will continue with the team for the 2027 season. The 23-year-old Argentinian will partner with Pierre Gasly, who has been his teammate since joining the team in 2025. Colapinto's performance improved significantly in 2026, contributing to 19 points to Gasly's 44, and he currently holds the 12th position in the drivers' standings after 12 rounds of the 2027 season.
Colapinto expressed his satisfaction and gratitude for the trust placed in him by the team, Flavio Briatore, and Steve Nielsen. Both drivers are committed to pushing relentlessly towards their goal of competing and winning at the front of the sport.
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