Alpine extend Franco Colapinto through 2027 season

Alpine have extended Franco Colapinto's contract through the 2027 Formula 1 season, keeping him at the team alongside Pierre Gasly. The decision was made public in August, with the current campaign still under way.

The extension confirms Colapinto's place on the 2027 grid and settles Alpine's driver line-up for that season. He will continue in the second seat, with Gasly remaining his team-mate.

Colapinto's retention had been one of the open questions facing Alpine. The team has now answered it, confirming its driver pairing for 2027.

Teams often begin shaping their plans for the following year during the second half of the season. Alpine have moved early in this case, removing one of their own uncertainties well before 2027 begins.

What the extension means

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By securing Colapinto, Alpine have taken a decision off the table. The team no longer needs to look for a new driver for 2027, and it can direct its attention to the more immediate task of competing in the current championship. It also avoids the disruption a change of driver can bring, keeping the pairing intact for another season. That stability is an asset as the team continues to develop its package.

For Colapinto, the extension provides clarity about his immediate future. He will spend at least another season with the team, and he now has a confirmed base from which to work. The decision ends any lingering questions about where he will be driving in 2027, allowing him to focus fully on the season ahead.

The extension is also a signal of intent for the team's plans. With both drivers committed, Alpine can plan around a settled pairing rather than preparing for a new arrival for the year ahead.

What is not yet known

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Alpine have not disclosed the specific reasons behind the decision. The factors that led the team to extend Colapinto's stay have not been made public, nor has the full length of the new agreement.

The status of Pierre Gasly's contract is also unclear. The extension links Colapinto and Gasly for 2027, but it does not reveal how long Gasly's own deal runs or whether further changes are planned.

The details of the agreement, including any options or performance clauses, have not been revealed. The confirmation settles the immediate question of who drives for Alpine in 2027, leaving the finer points open.