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..
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 Spanish 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 | 12 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 12 |
| Total Points | 5.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.42 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 16.0 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 2 (16,7%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 13.0 |
| GP Retirements | 2 (16,7%) |
| GP DNF's | 2 (16,7%) |
| Total GP Laps | 602 |
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 | 20th |
Franco Colapinto F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
 Alpine | Renault | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 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 | 1 Time |
| 14th | 1 Time |
| 15th | 1 Time |
| 16th | 1 Time |
| 19th | 1 Time |
| DNF | 2 Times |
Franco Colapinto F1 GP Race Results
| Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
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 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
News
Latest Franco Colapinto News
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..
Can Colapinto Thrive at Alpine? Briatore and Vowles Weigh In
May 31 - Flavio Briatore agrees that Alpine's new recruit Franco Colapinto needs "time" to get up to speed in Formula 1. Although the rookie Colapinto recently replaced - Jack..
Why Colapinto is Feeling the Heat: Insights from Briatore
May 30 - Flavio Briatore is not yet ready to rave about the performance so far of his latest Formula 1 protege - Franco Colapinto. When Alpine ousted Jack Doohan recently and..
Navigating Alpine's Race: The Unconventional Leadership of Briatore
May 23 - Flavio Briatore insists he has no regrets whatsoever after dropping Jack Doohan and installing the highly rated and heavily sponsored Franco Colapinto in his place. "He..
FIA and Alpine Respond Strongly to Colapinto Fans' Outrage
May 20 - F1's governing body, and the Alpine team, have slammed the personal abuse and threats being aimed at new Argentine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto's rivals. When Jack..
Colapinto's Imola Incident: Briatore's Response Revealed
May 19 - Flavio Briatore says he will be "patient" with Franco Colapinto following a baptism of fire for the Argentine driver at Imola. Fervently supported by his Argentine fans..
Alpine Drama: Mick Doohan Weighs In on Controversial Driver Change
May 18 - Jack Doohan's famous father has aimed a clear jibe at Alpine after the rookie Australian was axed from the race lineup. Franco Colapinto, highly rated but also heavily..
Briatore Clears Up Controversy: Colapinto Secured for More Than Five Races
May 17 - Flavio Briatore has denied his own claim that Franco Colapinto is guaranteed only the next five grands prix in Jack Doohan's Alpine seat. In the days after the recent..
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