Colapinto renews with Alpine F1 for 2027

Franc Colapinto has been announced as pilot of Alpine for 2027. The Argentine will continue in the Formula 1 by the team of Enstonewhich he arrived last year, in the middle of the season, replacing Jack Doohan. The number 43 will continue to be Pierre’s partner Gasly with his renewal for one year.

“We are very happy to confirm our driver line-up for 2027, with Franco continuing as a racing driver alongside Pierre,” said Flavio. Briatoreexecutive advisor of the team, to the official Alpine F1 website.

“For me, consistency is essential. We already have the driver line-up defined and, as I have said repeatedly, although this is an important aspect, The most crucial thing is to design and build a fast racing carwhich remains our top priority.”

“This year we have seen Franco grow and mature into a great driver. His results in Miami and Montreal, in particular, confirmed what I already knew: Franco belongs to Formula 1 and belongs to this team.”

“I hope that both Franco and Pierre continue doing a fantastic job on the track and that the entire team will do their best until we are fighting and winning among the elite of this sport,” stated the Italian.

Colapinto, for his part, has stated the following on said website: “I am very happy to continue with this team in 2027. I feel very happy and very comfortable here, and It’s been even better that we’ve made so much progress this year compared to last“.

“We have many more goals to achieve and I know that the team is working very hard to find the best performance and constantly improve the car. Our long-term objectives are clear: compete and win“.

“I thank the team, Flavio and Steve, for the trust they have placed in me to be one of their drivers for the future. I am looking forward to seeing how events develop and, above all, to focus on my work on the track.“concluded the original pilot Ukrainian and Italian.