Alpine F1 2027: drivers, Mercedes engine and where to watch the team

Alpine F1 2027 drivers: Gasly and Colapinto

Pierre Gasly, from France, drives number 10. He debuted in 2017, won the 2020 Italian Grand Prix and has signed a contract extension with the team. He remains the most experienced voice in the garage, and his race craft in traffic is a good reason to pick a grandstand near an overtaking spot.

Franco Colapinto, from Argentina, wears number 43. Born in 2003, he debuted in 2024 and is confirmed by Alpine for 2027. He has no wins yet, but he brings a very enthusiastic South American following wherever the team races.

Mercedes customer engines in the Alpine F1 2027 car

A change of engine for Alpine F1 2027

Alpine has used Mercedes customer engines since 2026, and that arrangement continues in 2027. The same supplier powers the works Mercedes team, McLaren and Williams, so it is easy to compare how different chassis philosophies use the same engine.

Why it matters for Alpine F1 fans

Using a customer engine lets the team concentrate on aerodynamics, suspension and strategy, and in a tight midfield small gains of a tenth or two can move a car several places on the grid. When you watch from the stands, keep an eye on how the car handles braking zones and slow corners, because that is where chassis work shows. See the full engine picture on our F1 teams 2027 page.

Enstone base and Alpine F1 heritage

The official entry name is Gucci Racing Alpine F1 Team, and the factory is in Enstone, England. The history of the site stretches back to Toleman in 1981, then Benetton and Renault. Under those previous names it won three constructors' titles, in 1995, 2005 and 2006. Under the Alpine name the team has no title yet.

Steve Nielsen is listed as managing director, with Flavio Briatore as executive advisor. That mix of experience and fresh ideas explains why the team keeps appearing in discussions about the midfield battle each season. The Enstone factory has produced race winners and champions for decades, so the sense of continuity is strong even when the name on the car changes.

Where to see Alpine F1 2027 on the calendar

Alpine takes part in all 24 rounds of the F1 2027 calendar, starting with testing in Bahrain on 24 to 27 February and the Bahrain Grand Prix on 14 March. There is no French or Argentine round in 2027, but the São Paulo weekend on 7 November is the closest event for Colapinto's fans, and Monza on 5 September remains a great place to watch Gasly, who won there in 2020.

Use the Motorsport calendar 2027 to compare dates with other series. Session times for 2027 are not published yet, and organisers normally release them a few weeks before the event.

Alpine F1 2027 tickets and trip planning

Start with the circuit rather than the team: pick the one that suits your budget, then check what is available. General admission offers freedom to move around, grandstands give a fixed view and hospitality adds food and lounges. The Tickets button on each race page lists the categories offered by partner sellers.

Our Motorsport travel guides 2027 cover transport and accommodation areas, and the F1 and motorsport tickets 2027 page answers common questions about delivery and resale. For the wider season, head back to Motorsport 2027.