The future of Franco Colapinto took a big turn with the confirmation of his departure from Williams and his arrival to the French team of Formula 1 Alpine F1. With the help of Flavio Briatore, Franco managed to make the leap and now faces a great challengeonly after nine races in the top category. Everything was dizzying and I traveled at the speed of a car of the category. In just one year the Argentine reached the highest category, surprising everyone and several heavyweights They were seducing him, trying to keep his services.
Everything was sealed this last Thursday and from the confirmation of the pass Many were those who wondered why Williams let one of the best young drivers go. who burst into Formula 1 and left great sensations for the future. The English team hosted the Argentine in 2023 and he barely joined Grove’s team, Franco He has already begun to mark his destiny with very good performances in Formula 3 and Formula 2, which earned him the opportunity to jump to Formula 1.
“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Alpine for Franco to join their team on a multi-year agreement from 2025” declared James Vowles, Williams team leader and perhaps the person most responsible for Franco Colapinto’s present. Someone who followed him closely and was always setting the pace of the Argentine’s development within the Williams Academy. “During his nine memorable races with Williams he clearly demonstrated that he deserves a seat in Formula 1 and we always said we would support him to get it,” said Vowles.
Without a doubt, the work carried out by the British team was excellent. The results are visible and Everyone was aware that Franco’s departure would be imminent and sooner or later it would happen. “Williams has one of the strongest driver line-ups on the grid for 2025 and beyond with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, so we believe this agreement with “Alpine is Franco’s best chance to secure a starting seat for 2025 or 2026.” confessed the former leader of Mercedes Benz.
“We are proud to have returned Argentina to F1, we want to thank Franco for everything he has contributed to the team and we look forward to future battles on the track,” concluded James Vowles. making clear the reasons that led Williams to give Franco Colapinto the pass to continue his career within the category. Now the Argentine must confirm far from his place of learning that everything he experienced at Williams will be the firm basis for writing his destiny.