Franco Colapinto to Stay with Alpine, James Vowles Expresses Pride

Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will stay with the team until 2026, a decision that has left James Vowles, the head of the Williams team, feeling proud of the Argentine driver's progress.

Colapinto, who made his Formula 1 debut with Williams, will continue to drive for Alpine, having initially joined as a reserve driver before being promoted to a full-time seat after the first six rounds of the 2025 season.

Despite a difficult start, Colapinto has shown significant improvement, outperforming his teammate Pierre Gasly in recent races, which has earned him a spot on the team for the 2026 season.

When asked about Colapinto's extension with Alpine, Vowles expressed his pride in the driver's performance, stating that he deserves the seat for the next season.

Colapinto will once again be teamed with Pierre Gasly, who has signed a contract extension with Alpine until 2028, and the team will be switching to Mercedes engines in 2026.