Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will stay with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, securing his second full campaign alongside Pierre Gasly. Colapinto joined Alpine mid-2025 after replacing Jack Doohan, following a nine-race debut with Williams in 2024. In 2026, he impressed with more consistent performances and scored 19 points, including a career-best sixth-place finish in Montreal.

Team executive Flavio Briatore praised Colapinto's growth and confirmed the driver line-up, emphasizing the team's focus on building a competitive car for the future.