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Franco Colapinto F1 Profile & Career Stats
Driver Profile
| Country |  Argentina |
| Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.75 m / 5'9" |
| Place of Birth | Pilar |
| Date of Birth | May 27th 2003: 23 years old |
| Salary | $1M/yr est. |
| Season Entries | 4 (2024–2026) |
| Car Number | 43 |
| Best Qualifying | 7th - 2026 Italian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 6th - 2026 Canadian F1 GP |
| Current F1 team |  Alpine |
Super Licence Penalty Points
4of 12 points
Eight more inside twelve months would mean a one race ban.
Drops to 3 on
- 22026 Dutch F1 GPOvertaking under yellow flags
- 12026 Dutch F1 GPFailure to slow for yellow flags
- 12026 Barcelona-Catalunya F1 GPFailing to slow for a single yellow flag
2 expired points
- 12025 Austrian F1 GPCar 43 forcing Car 81 off of the track between Turns 3 and 4. Infringement Breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 b) of the International Sporting Code.
- 22024 Mexico City F1 GPCausing a collision with Liam Lawson
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 41 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 40 |
| Total Points | 32.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.78 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.0 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 10 (24,4%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 13.4 |
| GP DNFs | 2 (4,9%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.278 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
2024 Italian F1 Grand Prix2024 ITA F1 GP 21 years, 97 days21y, 97d
2026 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2026 ESP F1 GP 23 years, 109 days23y, 109d
2024 Italian F1 Grand Prix2024 ITA F1 GP 21 years, 97 days21y, 97d2026 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2026 ESP F1 GP 23 years, 109 days23y, 109dPoints finish
2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix2024 AZE F1 GP 21 years, 111 days21y, 111d2026 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2026 ESP F1 GP 23 years, 109 days23y, 109d
2024 Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix2024 AZE F1 GP 21 years, 111 days21y, 111d2026 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2026 ESP F1 GP 23 years, 109 days23y, 109dF1 Career Finishing Positions
6th
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7th
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8th
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9th
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10th
4
11th
2
12th
2
13th
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14th
5
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16th
4
17th
2
18th
1
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3
20th
1
DNF
2
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Bio
Franco Colapinto Biography
Franco Colapinto (ARG), Williams Racing Academy.
Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Saturday 18th May 2024. Imola, Italy.
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.
Franco Colapinto, Williams FW46 during the Azerbaijan GP at Baku City Circuit
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.
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - MAY 23: Franco Colapinto of Argentina driving the (43) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on May 23, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/LAT Images)
After scoring points in a couple of races for Williams, Colapinto earned a multi-year deal with Alpine, but his role was test and reserve driver. Despite some mistakes and crashes late in 2024 with Williams, Colapinto was highly rated as a young driver.
After only six races into 2025, Colapinto took Jack Doohan's seat at Alpine, making his debut for the team in the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Colapinto endured a difficult first season with Alpine, with his best result an 11th-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.
In 2026, with Mercedes power units, Alpine got off to a better start, with Pierre Gasly scoring points in four of the first five races and Colapinto finishing 10th in China, seventh in Miami, and a career-best sixth in Canada.
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- Franco Colapinto of Argentina driving the (43) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
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- Franco Colapinto, Williams FW46 during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Friday July 05, 2024 (Photo by Zak Mauger / LAT Images)
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- Franco Colapinto of Argentina driving the (43) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during day three of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 13, 2026 (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)
Seasons
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Races
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Teammates
News
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Franco Colapinto — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Franco Colapinto start racing in Formula 1?
Franco Colapinto started racing in Formula 1 in 2024.
Is Franco Colapinto still racing in Formula 1?
Yes, Franco Colapinto is currently competing in the 2026 Formula 1 season for Alpine.
Who does Franco Colapinto race for in 2026?
Franco Colapinto drives for Alpine in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
What nationality is Franco Colapinto?
Franco Colapinto is Argentine.
Which teams has Franco Colapinto driven for in Formula 1?
Franco Colapinto has driven for Williams and Alpine in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Franco Colapinto entered?
Franco Colapinto has competed in 41 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
