Franco Colapinto Secures Contract Extension with Alpine for 2027 F1 Season

Franco Colapinto has officially extended his contract with Alpine, ensuring his place in Formula 1 through the 2027 season. This decision has garnered a favorable response from fans, who have expressed their support on social media.

Colapinto, who moved up from a reserve driver role to replace Jack Doohan in 2025, currently ranks 12th in the drivers' championship with 19 points after the first 12 races of the 2026 season. His teammate, Pierre Gasly, is in 10th place with 44 points.

The announcement follows other recent contract extensions in the paddock, including Max Verstappen's deal with Red Bull until 2030 and Williams' agreements with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Fans have noted that these extensions have quelled many rumors regarding potential driver changes.