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Franco Colapinto is a 21-year-old Williams Racing Formula 1 driver from Argentina. Franco was only 9 years old when he first turned the wheel of a kart, and it didn’t take long for him to realise that this is what he wanted to do. At only 21 years old he already has over 150 race starts under his belt, including the 24 Hours of Spa and the 24 ...
Franco Colapinto stepped up to FIA F2 with MP Motorsport for the final round of the 2023 season, and signed with the team for 2024. Mirroring his success in F3, he claimed his maiden FIA F2 victory at Imola. Franco had a strong run in the series, but his F2 campaign was cut short four rounds before the season’s end due to his promotion to Formula 1.
May 26, 2003 · Franco Colapinto is a 21-year-old Williams Racing Driver Academy driver from Argentina racing in FIA Formula 2 with MP Motorsport. Franco was only 9 years old when he first turned the wheel of a kart, and it didn’t take long for him to realise that this is what he wanted to do. Colapinto made his single-seater debut in spectacular fashion ...
Jul 1, 2024 · Colapinto, 21, is set to take the wheel of Logan Sargeant’s car and becomes the first of his nation since Gaston Mazzacane more than 23 years ago to take part in an official F1 session, making Franco’s special moment a historic day for Argentinian motorsport.
Jul 1, 2024 · FRANCO COLAPINTO RETURNS TO THE FIA F3 PODIUM IN BARCELONA. June 5, 2023.
Mar 23, 2021 · In addition, Franco will enter the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the greatest motor race in the world. The 17-year-old will be the youngest driver on the grid of 62 cars and 186 drivers. “Racing at Le Mans at my age, is something I couldn’t even dream of” – said the ROFGO supported driver. “I had my first taste of Le Mans last year at the ...
Sep 4, 2023 · Franco Colapinto celebrated on the top of the iconic Monza podium last weekend. Franco arrived at the Temple of Speed as one of the main contenders for the vice-champion title, with only six points separating the second-placed and the sixth-placed drivers and 39 points up for grabs. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to continue on his strong run ...
Jun 24, 2024 · Franco entered the pits from P2 on Lap 12, with a smooth stop by the MP Motorsport crew he rejoined the race behind Aron. Bortoleto benefited from Colapinto’s cold tyres on his out lap and took his position, but once his tyres were up to optimal temperature, the Argentinian fought back and overtook the Brazilian with a spectacular move in Turn 1.
May 21, 2024 · Williams Academy driver Franco Colapinto claimed his maiden win in F2, the second tier of the single-seater pyramid. Colapinto returned to Imola for the first time after 2022 where he scored his maiden win in FIA Formula 3. The Formula 2 rookie had a solid start to the weekend, finishing in the top 10 in the practice session and set the ninth ...
Franco Colapinto’s Formula 2 car will carry a new logo from Imola on. The Argentinian racing prodigy will enjoy the support of Bigbox for the remainder of the season and beyond. BIGBOX TO EXPERIENCE COLAPINTO’S WORLD BY ANNOUNCING NEW PARTNERSHIP Read More »