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Colapinto secures Alpine seat for 2027 Formula 1 season
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Colapinto secures Alpine seat for 2027 Formula 1 season

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Argentine driver Franco Colapinto has signed a contract extension with Alpine, securing his place on the Formula 1 grid for the 2027 season.
  • He will partner with Pierre Gasly, continuing his development with the French team.
  • Colapinto, 23, has a history with Alpine, serving as a reserve driver before competing in 17 races in the current season.

Franco Colapinto has officially secured his future in Formula 1, signing a contract extension with Alpine that will see him race for the French team in the 2027 season. The Argentine driver will partner with Pierre Gasly, continuing his journey with Alpine after a period as a reserve driver.

The announcement was made through a lighthearted video featuring team principal Flavio Briatore. In the clip, Briatore humorously confirmed the continuation of both drivers, stating, "We continue with both. That way we save money."

We continue with both. That way we save money.

— Flavio BriatoreJokingly confirming the contract extension for Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly.

Colapinto, 23, expressed his excitement on Instagram, thanking fans for their unwavering support since his debut. "This is just the beginning, there's still a lot of Argentina to come in 2027, let's give it our all," he wrote, signaling his ambition for the upcoming seasons.

This extension marks Colapinto's second full season in Formula 1. He made his debut in the 2024 Italian Grand Prix with Williams, finishing twelfth and later scoring his first points in Azerbaijan. He joined Alpine as a reserve driver in 2025, eventually participating in 17 races. Currently, Colapinto sits 12th in the overall standings with 19 points.

This is just the beginning, there's still a lot of Argentina to come in 2027, let's give it our all.

— Franco ColapintoExpressing his excitement and commitment after signing the contract extension.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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