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Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto

COL #43 Argentine 23 yrs
Alpine
1x World Champion

"Colapinto embodies the spirit of determination and resilience, always striving to improve and compete at the highest level."

Photo: Yu Chu Chin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
110
Points
Championship Best: 3rd (2020)

Profile

Franco Colapinto is an Argentine racing driver who began his career in karting at a young age, quickly progressing through various junior formulae. He achieved notable success in the F4 Spanish Championship, winning the title in 2019, and continued to impress in the Formula Renault Eurocup and FIA Formula 3. Colapinto made his Formula One debut with Williams in 2024, becoming the first Argentine driver in the sport in over two decades. He has shown potential with multiple points finishes and a strong performance in Formula 2.

Source: Wikipedia

Driving Style

Colapinto is known for his aggressive yet calculated driving style, often making bold moves on track.

aggressive overtaking adaptability racecraft
inconsistent qualifying technical issues

Team History

Williams
2024
Alpine
2025-2026

Debut: Italian Grand Prix (2024)

Notable Wins

FIA Formula 2 2024

First victory in Formula 2, showcasing his potential in higher categories.

FIA Formula 3 2023

Demonstrated his ability to compete at the front in a highly competitive series.

Championship Results

Year Pos Team Points
2019 P1 FA Racing by Drivex
2020 P3 MP Motorsport 213.5
2023 P4 MP Motorsport 110

Records

First Argentine driver in Formula One since 2001

Recent Results

Race Pos Grid Pts
Canadian Grand Prix 2026 P6 P10 8
Miami Grand Prix 2026 P7 P8 6
Japanese Grand Prix 2026 P16 P15 0
Chinese Grand Prix 2026 P10 P12 1
Australian Grand Prix 2026 P14 P16 0
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 P20 P20 0
Qatar Grand Prix 2025 P14 P20 0
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 P15 P15 0
São Paulo Grand Prix 2025 P15 P16 0
Mexico City Grand Prix 2025 P16 P20 0

Tactical Tendencies

strength

Gains an average of 2.4 positions per race from grid to finish

Season Form

Event Result Key Factor
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix P19 grid position
Qatar Grand Prix P19 grid position
Las Vegas Grand Prix P14 grid position
São Paulo Grand Prix P17 grid position
Mexico City Grand Prix P12 grid position