With the 2024 season closed, the Argentine driver not only gained experience, but a large sum of money.
Franco Colapinto finished his first season in the Formula 1after abandoning the race for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to a problem in the power unit. Now it’s up to the Argentine pilot to analyze his possibilities for the 2025after his cycle at Williams has ended for the team’s decision to continue next year with Carlos Sainz Jr. next to Alexander Albon like his pair of pilots.
In that sense, several media outlets claim that Williams is negotiating for the Argentine to continue his career in Alpinethe French team that competes in F1 and managed to reach sixth place in the Constructors’ World Championship.
In any case, this was a positive year for the Argentine, who not only managed to complete his first races within the most competitive circuit in the sport, but also He took home an incredible amount of money for his participation.
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How much money Colapinto won in F1
He salary of F1 drivers varies depending on the team they ride for, the level and the objectives for the season. To put in context, the current four-time champion of the circuit, Max Verstappenearned $55 million a year.
For his part, Colapinto had to inherit the salary of Logan Sargeant, Williams driver whom he replaced before the Monza GP. The American received the minimum salary allowed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), which is equivalent to one million dollars per season.
Taking into account that the Argentine driver raced nine times in F1 and that within the framework of the minimum salary they correspond $42,000 per racein total he charged approximately $375,000 for their participation in the competition. Likewise, to this are added the sponsors and bonuses that the team ensures.
Source: Ambito
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