Alpine F1 confirms Franco Colapinto as a reserve driver for 2025 on ‘multi-year’ deal
The driver transfer market in F1 never slows down. After several days of speculation, Alpine announced on Thursday that super-sub Franco Colapinto will join the team as a reserve driver for the 2025 season. Colapinto was promoted to the grid mid-season a year ago, replacing Logan Sargent at Williams. Colapinto has scored five points in […]
Franco Colapinto reflects on ‘dream come true’ ahead of F1 Abu Dhabi GP
Unless something unexpected happens, this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be Franco Colapinto's last F1 race, at least for a while. Colapinto exploded onto the F1 scene in a shock mid-season promotion with Williams, as the team slotted him into the seat next to Alexander Albon in place of Logan Sargent. Colapinto responded with […]
Franco Colapinto carries the hopes of Argentina’s past, and future, to the F1 grid
The F1 paddock is one of the most surreal environments in all of sports. Let's paint a picture using the American Grand Prix held in Austin as an example. Located just off the pit lane, the F1 paddock includes hospitality space for each of the 10 teams, the FIA and Pirelli (the sport's exclusive tire […]
Franco Colapinto’s status for Las Vegas Grand Prix in doubt after massive crash in qualifying
The 2024 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix was, in the words of Williams team principal James Bolles, one of the sport's lowest moments. Alexander Albon and Franco Colapinto suffered heavy crashes in qualifying, and the final was postponed to Sunday due to rainy weather in Sao Paulo. Albon was unable to start the race due […]
Rays’ Wander Franco, who is awaiting trial on sexual abuse charges, arrested after armed incident, police say
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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 […]