The Argentine pilot Franco Colapinto will participate in “Rookie Test“circuit Formula 1 of Abu Dhabi where he will test the team’s car for the first time Williams.
“I’m going to be driving the Williams F1 at the Rookie test in Abu Dhabi. I’m not so happy to think that in a few weeks I’ll be driving a Formula 1 for the first time. Thanks to Williams for this incredible opportunity”announced the young Argentine, 20 years old.
A week after being confirmed as pilot of the Formula 2 for the season 2024, Colapinto will drive for the first time FW45 of Williams in the circuit Yas Marina of Abu Dhabi next November 26.
Through your official account X (ex Twitter), The young Argentine pilot thanked the national state for its support and the sponsors for accompanying him “to make history” and fulfill your “dream”.
“Thank you to the government, Matías Lammens, Visit Argentina, Marca País, YPF, Globant, Bizarrap and Bullet Sports Management for accompanying me to make history together and fulfill this dream“, wrote Colapinto.
“I hope you are as happy as I am. But there is still a long way to go. Let’s keep pushing“added the Buenos Aires native Pillar.
He “Rookie Test” It is a test for young drivers with the cars of the Formula 1.
In this case, Colapinto and his companion, the British Zak O’Sullivanthey will manage the FW45 who usually drives Alex Alboncurrently number 13 of the season 2023 of the F1.
The Argentine driver will test a car for the first time Formula 1 during after his debut in the Formula 2 with MP Motorsport in the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
The sports director of Williams, Sven Smeetsvalued the maturity of the team’s young talents.
“Both Zak and Franco have had impressive seasons in Formula 3 and we are now looking forward to giving them the opportunity to drive the FW45 in Abu Dhabi to help their development.”expressed the manager in the official statement.
“I know they will both work hard to prepare for this experience and make the most of it”he added Smeets.
Source: Ambito
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