Colapinto Facing Pressure While Argentina's F1 Hopes Grow
Jul.25 - Franco Colapinto has welcomed Argentina's growing push for a return to Formula 1 - but admits the sport's elite level is more demanding than he expected. The 21-year-old..
Franco Colapinto F1 Stats & Info
| Name | Franco Colapinto |
| Country |  Argentina |
| Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
| Place of Birth | Pilar |
| Date of Birth | May 27th 2003 - 22 years old |
| Season Entries | 2 |
| Car Number | 43 |
| First Race | 2024 Italian F1 GP |
| Last Race | 2025 Belgian F1 GP |
| Best Qualifying | 8th - 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP |
| Best Result | 8th - 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP |
| F1 Teams History | Williams (2024) Alpine (2025) |
Franco Colapinto F1 Stats | |
| Grand Prix Entries | 16 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 15 |
| Total Points | 5.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.31 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.7 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 2 (12,5%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 13.6 |
| GP Retirements | 3 (18,8%) |
| GP DNF's | 2 (12,5%) |
| Total GP Laps | 784 |
Biography
Franco Colapinto Biography
Franco Colapinto's motorsport journey began at just nine years old when he first got behind the wheel of a kart. A prodigious talent, he quickly rose through the ranks, clinching the Argentinian Championship titles in both 2016 and 2018. That same year, Franco took his first steps into European single-seater racing, making an immediate impact by winning a race and securing a second-place finish in his debut at the final round of the FIA Spanish F4 season. His impressive performance caught the eye of Fernando Alonso's FA Racing by Drivex, leading to a signing for the 2019 season.
The 2019 season proved to be a breakout year for Franco, where he dominated the Spanish F4 Championship with eleven victories, 13 podiums, and ten pole positions, ultimately earning the championship title. He carried this momentum into 2020, securing the rookie championship title in the Castrol Toyota Racing Series with another race win, a pole position, and eight additional podiums.
Franco continued to build on his success by returning to Europe for the Formula Renault Eurocup with MP Motorsport in the latter half of 2020. There, he notched two race wins and nine podiums, finishing third overall as the highest-ranked rookie. The following year, Franco competed in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with MP Motorsport, achieving two Grand Slams, another victory, and a podium finish.
In 2022, Franco made the leap to FIA F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing, chasing his dream of reaching Formula 1. He wasted no time making an impression, securing pole position in his first-ever FIA F3 Qualifying and finishing his rookie season with two race wins and five podiums.
January 2023 marked another milestone in Franco's career as he joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy. Competing in the FIA Formula 3 Championship, he delivered a strong sophomore season, winning two sprint races at Silverstone and Monza, and finishing fourth overall in the standings. In October 2023, it was announced that Franco would step up to FIA Formula 2 with MP Motorsport for the 2024 season. He made his F2 debut at the final round of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi, laying a solid foundation for the next stage of his career.
Franco’s rapid ascent reached new heights in 2024 when it was revealed that he would race with Williams in Formula 1 from the Italian Grand Prix onward, becoming the 49th driver to compete for Williams Racing. He also became the first Argentine driver in F1 in 23 years and only the second Argentine to drive for Williams, following in the footsteps of Carlos Reutemann.
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Seasons
Franco Colapinto Final Championship Results
| 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| 19th | 21st |
Franco Colapinto F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
 Alpine | Renault | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 387 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2024 |
 Williams | Mercedes | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397 | 0 | 0.56 | 5 |
Races
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Classifications
| 8th | 1 Time |
| 10th | 1 Time |
| 11th | 1 Time |
| 12th | 2 Times |
| 13th | 2 Times |
| 14th | 1 Time |
| 15th | 2 Times |
| 16th | 1 Time |
| 19th | 2 Times |
| DNF | 2 Times |
| DNS | 1 Time |
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Results
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2025 | 2025 Belgian F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 15 | 19 | 0 | |
| 15 | 2025 | 2025 British F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 20 | DNS | Driveline | 0 |
| 14 | 2025 | 2025 Austrian F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 14 | 15 | 0 | |
| 13 | 2025 | 2025 Canadian F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 10 | 13 | 0 | |
| 12 | 2025 | 2025 Spanish F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 19 | 15 | 0 | |
| 11 | 2025 | 2025 Monaco F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 18 | 13 | 0 | |
| 10 | 2025 | 2025 E. Romagna F1 GP | 43 | Alpine | Renault | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 9 | 2024 | 2024 Abu Dhabi F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 19 | DNF | Technical | 0 |
| 8 | 2024 | 2024 Qatar F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 19 | 19 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2024 | 2024 Las Vegas F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 14 | 14 | 0 | |
| 6 | 2024 | 2024 Brazilian F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 18 | DNF | Spun off | 0 |
| 5 | 2024 | 2024 Mexico F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 16 | 12 | 0 | |
| 4 | 2024 | 2024 USA F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 15 | 10 | 1 | |
| 3 | 2024 | 2024 Singapore F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 12 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2024 | 2024 Azerbaijan F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
| 1 | 2024 | 2024 Italian F1 GP | 43 | Williams | Mercedes | 18 | 12 | 0 |
Podiums
Franco Colapinto F1 Podium Finishes
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
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Poles
Franco Colapinto F1 Pole Positions
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts |
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Comparison
Franco Colapinto Teammate Comparison
| Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Williams | Alex Albon | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 2025 | Alpine | Pierre Gasly | 13 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
News
Latest Franco Colapinto News
How Argentina's F1 Prospects Are Being Revitalized by Colapinto Hype
Jul.22 - Days ago, rumours swirled that Franco Colapinto's F1 future with Alpine was in doubt, but corporate Argentina is rallying around him and a major motorsport renaissance..
Navigating Uncertainty: Colapinto's Uplifting News at Alpine
Jul.14 - Franco Colapinto may be able to breathe a sigh of relief, as it appears his seat is safe for the rest of the 2025 season. Rumours have been swirling that Flavio..
More Driver Changes at Alpine? Briatore Addresses Bottas Rumours
Jul.7 - Flavio Briatore has lashed back at growing rumours that he has hand-picked Valtteri Bottas to return from the Formula 1 reserve bench. Mercedes reserve Bottas and his..
Inside the Tension: What Briatore's Words Mean for Colapinto and Gasly
Jun.30 - Franco Colapinto is not the only Alpine driver who may have departed Austria feeling a little nervous. Executive advisor and de-facto team boss Flavio Briatore axed..
Inside the Turmoil: Gasly's Response to the CEO's Sudden Exit
Jun.27 - Pierre Gasly admits he followed through after expressing concerns about the shock departure of Renault CEO Luca de Meo. De Meo, who is heading to the parent company of..
Alpine: Briatore Dismisses Rumours of Colapinto's Exit
Jun.19 - Flavio Briatore has lashed out at a journalist who asked him about "rumours" regarding Franco Colapinto's future at Alpine. In the official statement revealing that..
Piquet Jr. Speaks Out on Colapinto's F1 Mindset
Jun.13 - The jury is out as to whether Franco Colapinto can survive in Formula 1. That's the view of former F1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr., whose own attempt to establish a F1..
Alpine Drivers' Issues: Does Colapinto Still Have Briatore's Support?
Jun.12 - Flavio Briatore has hit reverse gear after saying he is "not happy at all" with Franco Colapinto. The Alpine advisor recently ousted Jack Doohan to install the highly..
Briatore's Surprising Critique of Colapinto: What It Means
Jun.1 - Flavio Briatore admits he is not yet "happy" with Franco Colapinto's performance at Alpine. The team dropped rookie Jack Doohan after just six races this year to install..
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