Alpine Racing has officially announced that Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will stay with the team for the remainder of the 2024 season, extending his contract until the end of 2025. The announcement came on the eve of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, with the 23‑year‑old expressing his gratitude for the "trust" the team has placed in him, per Formula1.com.
Colapinto, who has already made a name for himself in the lower formulas, joined Alpine in 2022 as a reserve driver and has been gradually integrated into the main driver lineup. The extension comes after a season in which he scored points in a handful of races and demonstrated a keen ability to adapt to the Alpine A523’s evolving setup. Alpine’s technical director, Jean‑Pierre Beltoise, highlighted the driver’s work ethic and his rapid learning curve during the press conference that followed the announcement.
With the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Colapinto will have the chance to showcase his speed on the high‑downforce circuit. Alpine has already begun testing the latest aerodynamic upgrades in the lead‑up to the race, and the team’s engineers believe the changes will help the driver exploit the track’s long straights. Colapinto himself said he is "excited to see how the upgrades translate on the track" and that he feels the team’s confidence in him is a strong motivator.
For Indian fans, the news is good timing. The Italian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on FanCode India from 7 pm IST, with commentary in Hindi and English. Alpine’s continued investment in a young talent like Colapinto could pay dividends in the upcoming races, and Indian viewers will have a clear opportunity to watch the driver’s progress first‑hand. Keep an eye on the live commentary for any updates on the new upgrades and Colapinto’s performance during the weekend.
Source: Formula1.com
