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.
Being the first Argentine F1 driver since Gastón Mazzacane
How They Played
Aggressive wheel-to-wheel racer with strong overtaking ability
Lasting Impact
Youngest Argentine F1 driver and first to score points since the 1980s