Official: Franco Colapinto extends his Alpine contract for 2027 | OneFootball

Franco Colapinto will continue as a full-time Alpine driver in the 2027 Formula 1 season. The French team officially announced the extension of the Argentine driver’s contract following a standout run of performances. With this announcement, Colapinto secures his third consecutive year with the Enstone-based team, where he will continue sharing the garage with Frenchman Pierre Gasly.

The confirmation came through Alpine’s official social media accounts, accompanied by a fun video and photos showing the young driver from Pilar celebrating alongside his teammate Gasly and the team’s executive advisor, Flavio Briatore.

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The Argentine’s celebration on social media

Just minutes after the official announcement, the 23-year-old driver turned to his social media profiles to express his immense joy and reassure the millions of fans who had been closely following the negotiations over his seat.

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A seat backed by results

Colapinto’s renewal for 2027 comes after he firmly established himself in the middle of the grid during the current campaign with the A526 car. The Argentine has become a regular points contender, with highlights including his strong performance at the Miami Grand Prix, while also maintaining an active streak without retirements that ultimately convinced the team’s top management.

Flavio Briatore himself praised his development and backed the continuation of the project, pointing to the competitive maturity the driver has reached since his debut in the top category at the end of 2024. With next year’s driver market beginning to close, Argentina is guaranteed to keep its flag on the most important grid in world motorsport.

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