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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
Alonso Predicts Colapinto’s Swift Formula 1 Return Amidst Rising Interest
Dec.10 - Fernando Alonso thinks Franco Colapinto will be back on the Formula 1 grid "sooner or later". Alonso's own driver management company, A14 Management, has successfully..
Rookie Colapinto Sparks Alpine & Red Bull Transfer Speculation
Dec.8 - Alpine only has a few more days to snap up the services of Franco Colapinto for 2025. A wild rumour in the Abu Dhabi paddock is that Alpine decided to oust Esteban Ocon..
Ocon-Doohan-Colapinto Speculation Sparks Alpine Drama in Abu Dhabi
Dec.4 - Esteban Ocon has made clear he would have preferred to race in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Frenchman, who fell out with Alpine management this year and will switch to Haas..
Marko Dismisses Colapinto's 2025 Red Bull Seat Amid Perez Uncertainty
Dec.1 - Dr Helmut Marko has played down Franco Colapinto's chances of securing a Red Bull race seat in 2025. It is clear that, despite Sergio Perez's protestations, the Mexican..
Antonelli, Doohan and Colapinto Clash Over Iconic F1 Number 12
Nov.27 - Three drivers have been locked in a tussle over the number 12. Kimi Antonelli and Jack Doohan are preparing for their full-time Formula 1 race debuts in 2025 for the..
Budget Cap Blow: Williams Struggles After Eleven Car Write-Offs
Nov.24 - Williams is at risk of not being able to field two race cars at the final two grands prix of 2024 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Even before Franco Colapinto's huge Q2 crash in..
Las Vegas Weed Smell Annoys F1 Drivers at Nightly Circuit
Nov.23 - Franco Colapinto joked in Las Vegas that he hopes he is not subject to anti-doping tests this weekend. Red Bull driver Sergio Perez was the first in the paddock late on..
Red Bull 2025 Driver Lineup Sparks Perez vs Colapinto Debate
Nov.20 - Franco Colapinto's fans are preparing for "big news" this weekend in Las Vegas. That is the claim of Argentine journalist Cesar Santomauro, amid raging speculation that..
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..
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