Franco Colapinto has taken the Formula 1 world by storm after being called up to replace Logan Sargeant at Williams for and after his first three very tricky race weekends in the top flight, it’s hard to find anyone not thoroughly impressed with the rookie. Relatively unknown before his debut at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, Colapinto has quickly become the talk of the paddock, impressing everyone with his composure and pace. The 21-year-old Argentinian driver’s journey from the lower ranks of motorsport to the has been nothing short of remarkable.
Hailing from Buenos Aires, Colapinto’s rise to the pinnacle of motorsport was not an easy one. His father even sold their home to support his racing dreams. In his first full season of Formula 2, Colapinto was plucked from Williams’ driver academy by team principal James Vowles to fill in for ‘never good enough for F1 (plus very crash-prone) Sargeant.
Since then, the Colapinto has repaid the team’s faith by delivering stellar performances in his first three races. Vowles himself has been among those impressed, praising Colapinto’s ability to handle the pressure that comes with competing in Formula 1. “In Monza, that was about what I would have hoped for, effectively.
“Going to a new track that you’ve never been to before [in Baku] and being on the pace, really, in FP1, and even after an accident, coming straight back onto the pace is a challenge. He’s very, very good at absorbing all the pressure that’s on hi.
