The Argentine pilot Franco Colapinto had a great breakthrough in the Formula 1which sparked the interest of one of the teams that could fight for the top spots in the coming years.
After the historic eighth place he achieved on the street circuit of Bakuin it Azerbaijan Grand Prixthe team leader of Williams, James Vowlesconfessed his interest in that Colapinto continue in the Formula 1 in 2025.
The problem arises in that Colapinto is occupying the American’s seat Logan Sargeantwho left his place in Williams earlier than expected, but it was already known that he would not continue with the team next year. Given this situation, the team has closed the signing of the Spaniard in recent months Carlos Sainz Jr.which left no room for Colapinto.
This is why Vowles wants to negotiate with Sauberwho already showed interest in the native of Pillarto occupy one of their seats next year.
He 2025 It would not be easy for the Argentine, since currently Sauber has the slowest car in Formula.
But looking to the future it is a very good option, since Sauber in 2026 will become Audiwho wants to fight for the top positions in the championship.
With the possible arrival of Colapinto to Sauber/Audi a range of possibilities opens up.
On the one hand, there are Brazilian media claiming that Sauber wants to offer him a four-year contract Colapintobetting on the future of the Argentine.
The other option is that Colapinto run in Sauber during 2025 and that in 2026 make an exchange, with Sainz moving on to what will be Audi and the Pilarense returning to Williamswho does not want to lose one of his diamonds.
For now, Colapinto He has already contested two races in the Formula 1 (twelfth in Italy and eighth in Monza) and proved that it is up to the task of the highest category of motorsport worldwide.
His next test will be this weekend, when the Singapore GP on the street circuit of Marina Bay.
Source: Ambito
