Schumacher Confident Colapinto Will Secure Red Bull Seat in 2025
Nov.18 - Franco Colapinto is on the way to Red Bull, according to former F1 driver and now pundit Ralf Schumacher. The impressive rookie needs to vacate his Williams seat at the..
Franco Colapinto F1 Stats & Info
| Name | Franco Colapinto |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
| Place of Birth | Pilar |
| Date of Birth | May 27th 2003 - 21 years old |
| Season Entries | 1 (Rookie) |
| Car Number | 43 |
| First Race | 2024 Italian F1 GP |
| Last Race | 2024 Brazilian F1 GP |
| Best Qualifying | 8th - 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP |
| Best Result | 8th - 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP |
| F1 Teams History | Williams (2024) |
Franco Colapinto F1 Stats | |
| Grand Prix Entries | 6 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 6 |
| Total Points | 5.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.83 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 14.5 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 2 (33,3%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 10.6 |
| GP Retirements | 1 (16,7%) |
| GP DNF's | 1 (16,7%) |
| Total GP Laps | 321 |
Biography
Franco Colapinto Biography
Franco Colapinto's motorsport journey began at just nine years old when he first got behind the wheel of a kart. A prodigious talent, he quickly rose through the ranks, clinching the Argentinian Championship titles in both 2016 and 2018. That same year, Franco took his first steps into European single-seater racing, making an immediate impact by winning a race and securing a second-place finish in his debut at the final round of the FIA Spanish F4 season. His impressive performance caught the eye of Fernando Alonso's FA Racing by Drivex, leading to a signing for the 2019 season.
The 2019 season proved to be a breakout year for Franco, where he dominated the Spanish F4 Championship with eleven victories, 13 podiums, and ten pole positions, ultimately earning the championship title. He carried this momentum into 2020, securing the rookie championship title in the Castrol Toyota Racing Series with another race win, a pole position, and eight additional podiums.
Franco continued to build on his success by returning to Europe for the Formula Renault Eurocup with MP Motorsport in the latter half of 2020. There, he notched two race wins and nine podiums, finishing third overall as the highest-ranked rookie. The following year, Franco competed in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with MP Motorsport, achieving two Grand Slams, another victory, and a podium finish.
In 2022, Franco made the leap to FIA F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing, chasing his dream of reaching Formula 1. He wasted no time making an impression, securing pole position in his first-ever FIA F3 Qualifying and finishing his rookie season with two race wins and five podiums.
January 2023 marked another milestone in Franco's career as he joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy. Competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, he delivered a strong sophomore season, winning two sprint races at Silverstone and Monza, and finishing fourth overall in the standings. In October 2023, it was announced that Franco would step up to FIA Formula 2 with MP Motorsport for the 2024 season. He made his F2 debut at the final round of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi, laying a solid foundation for the next stage of his career.
Franco’s rapid ascent reached new heights in 2024 when it was revealed that he would race with Williams in Formula 1 from the Italian Grand Prix onward, becoming the 49th driver to compete for Williams Racing. He also became the first Argentine driver in F1 in 23 years and only the second Argentine to drive for Williams, following in the footsteps of Carlos Reutemann.
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Seasons
Franco Colapinto Final Championship Results
| 2024 |
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| 19th |
Franco Colapinto F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
 Williams | Mercedes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0 | 0.83 | 5 |
Races
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Classifications
| 8th | 1 Time |
| 10th | 1 Time |
| 11th | 1 Time |
| 12th | 2 Times |
| DNF | 1 Time |
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Results
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2024 | 2024 Brazilian F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 18 | DNF | Spun off | 0 |
| 5 | 2024 | 2024 Mexico F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 16 | 12 | 0 | |
| 4 | 2024 | 2024 USA F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 15 | 10 | 1 | |
| 3 | 2024 | 2024 Singapore F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 12 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2024 | 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
| 1 | 2024 | 2024 Italian F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 18 | 12 | 0 |
Podiums
Franco Colapinto F1 Podium Finishes
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
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Poles
Franco Colapinto F1 Pole Positions
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
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Comparison
Franco Colapinto Teammate Comparison
| Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Williams | Alex Albon | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
News
Latest Franco Colapinto News
Lawson Confidently Awaits Red Bull Seat Decision After Abu Dhabi
Nov.14 - Liam Lawson says he would be "ready" to be paired with Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing next year. Some see Lawson's current pairing with Yuki Tsunoda at the junior team..
Ecclestone Confident Colapinto Will Secure 2025 F1 Seat Soon
Nov.8 - Bernie Ecclestone thinks a full-time race seat will emerge for promising Argentinean rookie Franco Colapinto "soon". With Audi-Sauber announcing Gabriel Bortoleto for its..
Horner Meeting Fuels Speculation: Colapinto to Replace Perez?
Nov.2 - A seismic rumour at the Brazilian GP is that Red Bull Racing is contemplating pairing meteoric Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto with Max Verstappen from 2025. Red Bull's..
Magnussen Awaiting Audi Talks as Binotto Remains Unresponsive
Nov.1 - Kevin Magnussen admits it's "a pity" his uptick in form may have come too late to remain in Formula 1 next year. It is believed Haas has offered the 32-year-old Dane a..
Horner Admits Colapinto Could Pressure Albon as 2025 Looms
Oct.31 - Christian Horner admits Red Bull may be eyeing Franco Colapinto. Technically, there are no free seats for the meteorically impressive mid-season rookie for 2025, as..
Williams & Red Bull Talks Heat Up Over Colapinto’s 2025 Fate
Oct.28 - Franco Colapinto's hopes of staying in Formula 1 for 2025 now appear to rest solely with Red Bull and Williams boss James Vowles. The Argentine has stunned the paddock..
Red Bull Rejects Loan Deal for Rising Rookie Colapinto in 2025
Oct.26 - Franco Colapinto is unlikely to be at the wheel of a Red Bull-owned RB in 2025, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed. At the Mexican GP, Sky Italia reporter Roberto Chinchero..
Franco Colapinto Linked to Red Bull Team for 2025 Seat?
Oct.23 - Another way for Franco Colapinto to stay on the Formula 1 grid in 2025 is emerging. Recently, Williams boss James Vowles - who has the Argentine rookie firmly under..
Unseen Fan Footage with Colapinto US GP | Williams Racing
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