Argentina eyeing potential home F1 race for Franco Colapinto
WEB3 hours ago · The rampant rise of Franco Colapinto in Formula 1 has prompted the Argentine government to explore the possibility of hosting a Grand Prix in the future. Colapinto, a Williams Academy driver, was plucked out of his rookie FIA Formula 2 campaign to replace Logan Sargeant from the Italian GP onwards. The Argentine performed admirably in his F1 ...
Tom Clarkson will 'never forget' what Franco Colapinto did in his …
WEB19 hours ago · Tom Clarkson will ‘never forget’ what Franco Colapinto did in his first Formula 1 interview. Franco Colapinto has been one of the biggest surprise packages in Formula 1 in 2024. The Williams driver has only taken part in three races since replacing Logan Sargeant at the end of August. While Sargeant’s …
‘It’s out of this world!’ – Franco Colapinto reacts to ‘insane’ F1 ...
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Williams Driver Academy member Colapinto had been competing in his first full F2 season, after scoring wins in an array of junior single-seater categories, with the 21-year-old sitting sixth in the 2024 standings via a race win and two further podiums.
Williams loaded Colapinto with "more information than a human …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles says he was impressed with how the team's rookie driver Franco Colapinto managed a mid-season debut in Italy.
James Vowles was 'taken aback' by what Franco Colapinto did …
WEB20 hours ago · Franco Colapinto has taken the Formula 1 paddock by surprise with his impressive start at Williams in the last three races. The 21-year-old Argentine replaced Logan Sargeant midway through the season following a lacklustre year for the American and immediately made an impression. In the three races ...
Franco Colapinto now emerging as an option for 114-win F1 …
WEB1 day ago · Franco Colapinto now emerging as an option for 114-win F1 team in 2027 season. Franco Colapinto has impressed since taking over the Williams from Logan Sargeant, scoring points within the first two races of his debut. The Argentine has managed to stay within a few tenths of Williams teammate Alex …
Franco Colapinto - F1 Driver for Williams - Formula 1
WEBAt the end of August, Williams announced that their academy driver and F2 racer Franco Colapinto will contest the remainder of the 2024 season with the squad, replacing Logan Sargeant as Alex Albon’s team mate from the Italian Grand Prix.
'It’s a historic moment' – Franco Colapinto on his 'mega' FP1 …
WEBJul 2, 2024 · Franco Colapinto described his chance to become the first Argentine in nearly two decades to drive a Formula 1 car in a race weekend session as a “mega opportunity”.
Williams in discussions with Sauber/Audi over Franco Colapinto …
WEB2 days ago · Williams is in talks with Sauber/Audi over a loan deal involving Franco Colapinto from 2025. Williams has revealed that it is in negotiations with Sauber over a two-season loan arrangement which would enable Franco Colapinto to remain in Formula 1 in 2025. Colapinto was called upon to step up to …
Franco Colapinto in advanced contract talks with Sauber - Last …
WEB1 day ago · Franco Colapinto joining Sauber on a two-year deal would be another addition to this list – though nobody could deny he is deserving of an F1 seat based on his performances. Still, the good news for Colapinto is that Williams have a plan B if he cannot secure a full-time seat elsewhere.