The phrase stands out since Colapinto only He had 8 races in F1 – there will be 9 after Sunday – a number that was enough to generate a high impact in the category. However, in the interest of Red Bull and Alpine teams cooling offthe Argentine’s future until 2025 is uncertain.
The praise of the Williams Racing sports director for Franco Colapinto
Finally the Argentine pilot will face what will be, for the moment, his last race in F1. More than 3 months have passed since Colapinto was called by the Williams team to leave his place in F2 and take the seat in the car that the driver had left. American Logan Sargeant.
Since then, by dint of speed, charisma and audacity, Colapinto revolutionized F1 and surprised everyone in the paddock. So much so that, in the run-up to Abu Dhabi Grand PrixWilliams’ sports director spoke about the Argentine’s future and stated that “he has what it takes to be world champion“.
“He has to be on the team that gives him that car at that momentbut I think he has everything to become one,” added Smeets.
Furthermore, the former Belgian co-pilot recalled that Colapinto’s first big appearance was during a practice at the Silverstone Grand Prix. “He did very well. He used that opportunity to perform outstandingly”.
Despite the praise, Smeets avoided confirming what the Argentine’s immediate future will be in F1 and emphasized the need to continue his development: “Maybe in a year or twoafter another season, but he showed us raw signs of pace at Silverstone.”
Colapinto’s future in Formula 1
Colapinto’s future in the top category is not yet defined. Although in recent weeks the interest of teams like Red Bull and Alpine seems to have decreased – especially due to the high exit clause of his current team – no official voice has completely ruled out the possibility of the Argentine being present on the grid in 2025.
However, what is confirmed is that Williams sees the Argentine as a strategic piece. Although there is no room in the team for next year, after the renewal of Alex Albon and the arrival of Carlos Sainz, Colapinto could continue as reserve pilot.
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According to James Vowles, team leader, this position will allow him to continue developing with simulations and track tests to be ready for any opportunity that arises.
For his part, Colapinto reflected on his time in F1 in an interview for the Williams portal: “I am very happy to have achieved what I wanted, but you always want moreespecially racing drivers. You are never really full; you are always looking for new challenges and goals”.
Where to see Franco Colapinto at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Friday December 6
- Free practice 1: 6:30
- Free practice 2: 10:00
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Saturday December 7
- Free practice 3: 7:30
- Rating: 11:00
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Sunday December 8
- Race (58 laps): 10:00
Broadcasts can be viewed by: Fox Sports, Disney+ and F1TV
Source: Ambito
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