Franco Colapinto and Williams looking forward to ‘unique challenge’ of F1 Mexico City Grand Prix
F1 heads to Mexico this week for the Mexico City Grand Prix, a race that represents one of the most unique features of the entire F1 season. The Mexico City circuit is located more than 7,000 feet above sea level, so altitude and thin air affect cars and drivers. The thin air means the cars […]
Franco Colapinto’s dream F1 start rolls on in Austin at United States Grand Prix
AUSTIN — Franco Colapinto's incredible rise in Formula One shows no signs of slowing down. It was a tough Saturday for Williams' young driver, but Colapinto bounced back with an impressive performance in Sunday's American Grand Prix, securing 10th place and another hard-fought point for Williams. Colapinto has two points finishes in just four F1 […]
Franco Colapinto’s ‘great performance’ on Friday at the F1 United States Grand Prix is the latest chapter in his meteoric rise
AUSTIN — Cameras follow Franco Colapinto everywhere he goes, smiling. F1's newest star has built a passionate fan base in just three races, with the Williams driver himself telling the media on Thursday: “No other F1 driver has more fan support than I do.” That fan base is likely to grow even more as his […]
Franco Colapinto is living the F1 dream
AUSTIN — During F1's newest star's media appearance at the U.S. Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto stopped mid-answer and looked down at the table in front of him. One of the media members' mobile phones was not recording the interview, so F1's new driver wanted to make sure the media members had what they needed. He […]
Franco Colapinto ‘proud’ after advancing to Q3 for the first time in F1
It was a rocky start for Franco Colapinto, his first foray into the Baku City Circuit as a Formula 1 driver, or even as a driver at any level. It remains to be seen how the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will end, but Saturday's qualifying at Baku City Circuit was something special. The Williams rookie driver […]
Charles Leclerc and Franco Colapinto crash, Max Verstappen sets the mark in FP1 in Baku
A year ago, Lando Norris SB Nation We take our readers through the tough test of the Baku City Circuit, host of this weekend's Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. From the twisty 'Castle Corner' section to the tight and narrow course all the way to the start/finish line, Azerbaijan offers some of the tightest corners […]
Franco Colapinto feeling mixed emotions after F1 qualifying debut at Italian Grand Prix
Franco Colapinto made a surprise promotion to Formula One and got his first taste of qualifying on the big stage at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday. It was an afternoon of mixed emotions for the young driver, who enjoyed the excitement of F1 qualifying but also the frustration of being eliminated in Q1. Colapinto […]
Franco Colapinto ‘proud’ as his first F1 Friday is in the books
The debut of Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session before the Italian Grand Prix attracted attention, but he was not the only young driver making his F1 debut. Franco Colapinto, selected by team principal James Vowles to replace Logan Sargent, also made his grid debut for Williams. After two solid sessions, Colapinto […]
Rays’ Wander Franco formally charged with human trafficking
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sex crimes in the Dominican Republic for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. The young player was charged with sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of a minor and human trafficking, charges that reportedly carry a possible prison sentence of up to 20 […]
Rays’ Wander Franco formally charged with sexual abuse
Wander Franco has been formally indicted on charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in connection with his relationship with a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic. ESPN reported the news on Tuesday night.. Franco, 23, has been on administrative leave since the allegations came to light last August when photos of […]