Alpine Boss Talks About Drivers' Lineup Saga: Doohan or Colapinto?
Mar.20 - Alpine boss Oliver Oakes has defended the team's decision to sign no fewer than four reserve drivers for 2025. The pressure on rookie Jack Doohan's shoulders at present..
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 Abu Dhabi 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 | 9 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 9 |
| Total Points | 5.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.56 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.4 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 2 (22,2%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 12.3 |
| GP Retirements | 2 (22,2%) |
| GP DNF's | 2 (22,2%) |
| Total GP Laps | 397 |
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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397 | 0 | 0.56 | 5 |
Races
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Classifications
| 8th | 1 Time |
| 10th | 1 Time |
| 11th | 1 Time |
| 12th | 2 Times |
| 14th | 1 Time |
| 19th | 1 Time |
| DNF | 2 Times |
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Results
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2024 | 2024 Abu Dhabi F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 19 | DNF | Technical | 0 |
| 8 | 2024 | 2024 Qatar F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 19 | 19 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2024 | 2024 Las Vegas F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 14 | 14 | 0 | |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
News
Latest Franco Colapinto News
The Inside Story: How Doohan Handles Colapinto's Raging Rumors
Mar.19 - Jack Doohan, and his famous father Mick, sound confident the 22-year-old rookie will still be racing an Alpine at the very end of the 2025 season. Even before the five..
Critical Review Looming: Briatore's Plans for Doohan as Colapinto Waits
Mar.14 - Flavio Briatore is openly admitting he will soon "review" Jack Doohan's performance. The charismatic and commercially-appealing Argentine reserve Franco Colapinto, on a..
Alpine's F1 Dilemma: Colapinto Manager Asks Fans to Respect Doohan
Mar.10 - Franco Colapinto's manager has called for calm amid raging speculation heading into the 2025 season. Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore has made no secret recently that, now..
Briatore's Defense: Unpacking the Jack Doohan Controversy
Feb.24 - Flavio Briatore is still not denying that Alpine could make a mid-season driver change in 2025. The flamboyant Italian's actual role is a team advisor reporting to..
Exploring Alpine and Briatore's Big Plans for 'Naturally Fast' Colapinto
Feb.21 - Franco Colapinto has instantly become one of Alpine's "most important assets," admits famous team advisor Flavio Briatore. At F1's London launch, 2025 rookie Jack Doohan..
Under the Spotlight: The Growing Pressure on Jack Doohan
Feb.19 - Jack Doohan on Tuesday insisted he is not feeling any extra pressure despite being barraged by questions about Franco Colapinto. With new Alpine reserve Colapinto's..
Is Jack Doohan Steering Towards an Early End at F1?
Feb.17 - One former driver is anticipating an early end to Jack Doohan's brand new Formula 1 career in 2025. With Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon locking out the Williams race lineup..
Insider Predictions for Alpine: Colapinto Set to Take Doohan's Seat
Feb.13 - Two Formula 1 figures agree that Jack Doohan's career at the pinnacle of motorsport could be very short-lived. Although the 22-year-old Australian will "definitely" start..
Overblown? What Colapinto's Ex-Teammate Really Thinks of His Hype
Feb.6 - Franco Colapinto's quest to re-start his F1 racing career with Alpine steps into a higher gear this week in Barcelona. Although official pre-season testing will not kick..
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