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Formula 1 Biography

Franco Colapinto

“Franco”

Argentine · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Born 27 July 2003

Driver
0
race wins
20
points finishes
24
career starts
Williams
teams

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Argentine rookie who burst onto the Formula One scene with Williams in 2024, delivering performances well beyond his experience and becoming an instant sensation across South America.

Franco Colapinto is an Argentine Formula One driver who burst onto the scene with Williams in 2024, impressing with his speed and racecraft during a brief mid-season stint. The first Argentine driver to compete in Formula One since 2001, his arrival reignited passion for the sport in Argentina. His performances earned him consideration for multiple seats for 2025 and established him as one of the sport's most exciting young talents.

Famous For

Being the first Argentine F1 driver since Gastón Mazzacane

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive wheel-to-wheel racer with strong overtaking ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Youngest Argentine F1 driver and first to score points since the 1980s

Career Journey

Timeline

2019 📌 Started karting career in Argentina
2021 🎯 Moved to European single-seater racing
2023 🎯 Joined Williams Driver Academy
2024 📌 F1 debut with Williams at Italian GP
2024 🎯 Scored first F1 points at Azerbaijan GP
2024 🎯 First Argentine to score F1 points since 1982
Career Timeline — Franco Colapinto
2019
Started karting career in Argentina
2021
Moved to European single-seater racing
2023
Joined Williams Driver Academy
2024
F1 debut with Williams at Italian GP
2024
Scored first F1 points at Azerbaijan GP
2024
First Argentine to score F1 points since 1982