The Colapinto effect: Argentina's yearning for its next sporting hero
WEB3 days ago · Franco Colapinto 's confident performances haven't just surprised the Formula 1 paddock: the Williams rookie has also awakened a nation's yearning for its next sporting hero. Few countries are as ...
Argentina eyeing potential home F1 race for Franco Colapinto
WEB4 days 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 debut, racing from 18th on the grid to 12th at Monza.
Franco Colapinto now emerging as an option for 114-win F1 …
WEB5 days ago · Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Guenther Steiner picks Franco Colapinto for vacant 2025 Sauber seat. Even though it is looking unlikely that Colapinto will have a seat on the grid next year due to funding issues, former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner said he would take a ‘risk’ on the 21-year-old.. Steiner felt he could ‘keep up with Nico Hulkenberg’ and would have offered ...
Williams in discussions with Sauber/Audi over Franco Colapinto …
WEBSep 30, 2024 · 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 an F1 seat and complete the remaining nine events this season when Williams elected to drop the struggling Logan Sargeant.. The Argentine, 21, has thrived since his debut showing at Monza and ...
‘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.
Franco Colapinto in advanced contract talks with Sauber - Last …
WEB5 days 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.
Williams Chief Confirms Franco Colapinto In Talks With Audi F1 …
WEBW illiams team principal James Vowles has confirmed that his team is in talks with the Sauber F1 team to loan Franco Colapinto for the next two years, meaning the Argentine will undergo the team's ...
Franco Colapinto involved in latest Audi F1 driver twist as …
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Williams boss James Vowles is willing to help rookie star Franco Colapinto find a permanent seat for F1 2025 with the Audi F1 team.
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.
Franco Colapinto - F1 Driver for Williams - Formula 1
WEBMay 27, 2003 · At 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.