The Colapinto effect: Argentina's yearning for its next sporting hero
WEB1 day ago · Franco Colapinto 's confident performances haven't just surprised the Formula 1 paddock: the Williams rookie has also awakened a nation's yearning for its next sporting hero. Few countries are as ...
Alex Albon Reveals Franco Colapinto's Influence In Daniel …
WEB1 day ago · The same holds true for Colapinto, who stepped in to replace the dismissed Logan Sargeant at the Italian Grand Prix for the remainder of the 2024 season, ahead of Sainz taking over the seat in 2025.
Argentina eyeing potential home F1 race for Franco Colapinto
WEB2 days ago · The rampant rise of Franco Colapinto in Formula 1 has prompted the Argentine government to explore the possibility of hosting a Grand Prix in the future.. Colapinto, a Williams Academy driver, was plucked out of his rookie FIA Formula 2 campaign to replace Logan Sargeant from the Italian GP onwards.. The Argentine performed admirably in his F1 debut, racing from 18th on the grid to 12th at Monza.
Tom Clarkson will 'never forget' what Franco Colapinto did in his …
WEB3 days ago · Speaking on F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast, press conference host Tom Clarkson fondly recalled Colapinto’s first appearance. He’ll ‘never forget’ his relaxed demeanour in the face of dramatically increased media scrutiny. MORE F1 STORIES. “Do you know, he strikes me as a driver that is kind of meant to be in Formula 1,” Clarkson said.
Franco Colapinto now emerging as an option for 114-win F1 …
WEB3 days ago · Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Guenther Steiner picks Franco Colapinto for vacant 2025 Sauber seat. Even though it is looking unlikely that Colapinto will have a seat on the grid next year due to funding issues, former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner said he would take a ‘risk’ on the 21-year-old.. Steiner felt he could ‘keep up with Nico Hulkenberg’ and would have offered ...
‘He deserves a place in F1’ – James Vowles on his efforts to seal ...
WEBJames Vowles has reiterated his belief that Franco Colapinto is deserving of a place in Formula 1, with the Williams boss opening up on the possible options for the Argentinian driver given that there is no seat available at the Grove squad in 2025. ... News. Newey explains why he opted for 'old school' Aston Martin, rather than joining ...
Franco Colapinto in advanced contract talks with Sauber - Last …
WEB4 days ago · Franco Colapinto joining Sauber on a two-year deal would be another addition to this list – though nobody could deny he is deserving of an F1 seat based on his performances. Still, the good news for Colapinto is that Williams have a plan B if he cannot secure a full-time seat elsewhere.
Argentina interested in hosting Formula 1 after Franco Colapinto …
WEB5 days ago · Colapinto's influence also extends to the team's sponsors, as several Argentinian businesses expressed interest in having their branding on the Williams FW46 F1 car. Responding to speculation that ...
Who is F1's newest driver Franco Colapinto? - Motorsport.com
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Franco Colapinto is set to make his Formula 1 debut this weekend in the Italian Grand Prix, having replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams for the rest of the season.
Williams Will Push Franco Colapinto To Secure Last Available …
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Williams Academy driver Franco Colapinto, who replaced Logan Sargeant ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, will be pushed by his team principal James Vowles to secure the last available seat in...