🇦🇷 Argentine · Alpine
Franco Colapinto
Argentine driver who debuted with Williams in 2024 and joined Alpine during 2025. He is confirmed alongside Pierre Gasly for a full Alpine campaign in 2026.
43The story
Franco Colapinto, born in Pilar, Argentina in 2003, became one of the sport’s breakout stories when he was handed a Williams race seat midway through 2024 to replace Logan Sargeant. He impressed immediately, scoring points and turning heads with a series of mature performances.
Backed for 2025 by Alpine, he served as reserve before returning to a race seat during the season, and he carries the Argentine flag back to the front of fans’ attention for the first time in years.
He is confirmed for a full Alpine campaign in 2026 alongside Pierre Gasly, the team’s long-term project for the new rules.
- 2024WilliamsA surprise mid-season debut that produced points and widespread praise.
- 2025 – presentAlpineReserve duties, then a race return, and a full seat for 2026.