Franco Colapinto: Alpine confirm Argentine driver to remain with team for 2027 season alongside Pierre Gasly | F1 News | Sky Sports
Skip to content
Breaking
There had been uncertainty over whether Franco Colapinto would be kept on by Alpine for another season; the 23-year-old Argentine is 12th in the 2026 Drivers’ Championship; watch the Italian Grand Prix at Monza live on Sky Sports F1 on September 4-6
Thursday 27 August 2026 12:18, UK
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Alpine have confirmed they will retain Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
There had been uncertainty over whether the 23-year-old would be kept on for a second full campaign with the team having been drafted in to replace Jack Doohan after just six rounds of the 2025 season.
The announcement confirms Alpine’s driver line-up for 2027, with Colapinto’s team-mate Pierre Gasly already signed to a long-term deal.
More to follow…
Formula 1 heads to Monza for Ferrari’s home race at the Italian Grand Prix on September 4-6, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime