Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Franco Colapinto Retains Alpine F1 Seat for 2026 Despite Scoreless Season
Imagine a race car driver named Franco who drives for a team called Alpine.
Even though Franco hasn't won any races or scored any points this year, the team decided he's still a good driver for them.
They believe he's getting better and works well with everyone.
So, they've told him he can keep driving for them next year, which is a big deal!
He'll be racing in the 2026 season alongside his teammate Pierre.
The team is excited about what Franco can do, especially with new rules coming for the cars next year.
They think he has a lot of potential and will help the team do well.
Franco Colapinto has secured his Formula 1 seat with Alpine for the 2026 season.
Colapinto's position is confirmed despite not having scored any points in the current season.
He was initially brought in as a reserve driver and replaced Jack Doohan after six races.
Colapinto will partner with Pierre Gasly, who is contracted with Alpine until at least 2028.
Alpine cites Colapinto's gradual improvement, competitiveness, and positive team relationship as reasons for his retention.
- Who
- Franco Colapinto and the BWT Alpine Formula One Team
- What
- Alpine confirmed Franco Colapinto will retain his F1 seat for the 2026 season.
- When
- The announcement was made before the Sao Paulo GP.
- Where
- The BWT Alpine Formula One Team operates in Formula 1.
- Why
- Despite not scoring any points in the current season, Colapinto has shown gradual improvement, competitiveness with his teammate, and a positive relationship with the team, leading Alpine to retain him for the new regulations era in 2026.
- Driver Name
- Franco Colapinto
- Team
- BWT Alpine Formula One Team
- Season Confirmed
- 2026
- Current Season Points
- 0
- Teammate
- Pierre Gasly
- Team Executive Assistant
- Flavio Briatore