Franco Colapinto He joined Formula 1 midway through the season after taking the seat vacated by the sacking of Logan sargeant from the Williams team. James vowles was positively impressed by the small achievements of the young F2 driver, so much so that he announced his possible collaboration with Audi to allow Colapinto to remain in the top division.
He almost reaches the points zone and impresses the team, a promise for 2025?
In the last GP, the one in Singapore, Franco Colapinto fails to break into the top 10 by 2 seconds after teammate Alex Albon had to retire his car.
Since his arrival in F1, mid-season, the young driver has surprised everyone in a positive way. This could secure him a seat for next year in the category of "big boys". His own team principal has stated that he wants to work with Audi to guarantee his permanence and a drive for 2025.
To these rumors, Franco Colapinto responded: «I'm not really thinking about it. I haven't seen much news, to be honest. Right now I'm with Williams and I think we're doing a great job together. My goal is to finish this year on a high, continue to learn, then let's see what I can do next year.»
Audi still without second driver
It is also true that the incoming team that will take the place of the current one Stake, has not yet announced its second driver who will race alongside Nico Hulkenberg for 2025. For continuity it is thought that it will be confirmed Valtteri Bottas but only for one year.
Franco Colapinto he would therefore surpass not only an experienced driver like Bottas, but also Zhou Guaniyu himself and the young McLaren Junior driver, Gabriel Bartoleto.
“I’m not focusing on 2025, I’m just focusing on the extraordinary opportunity that I’ve had from James, from Williams, and we’re working very, very well together.”
"We are making progress and I think that is the way forward. Of course, it would be a dream come true to stay in F1, but right now I am extremely happy to have this opportunity in the next races with them, and I am very proud to be part of this team and score points together. We are achieving great things as a team."
Whether Vowles will be able to secure a seat for his new "protégé" will be all to be confirmed, as we read on RN 365. For now, there is a good chance of seeing him alongside Hulkenberg at Audi from 2025.
