Franco Colapinto has become one of the great protagonists of this part of the season. The reason, his landing in F1, in a Williams team who took the predictable and not too complicated decision to terminate the contract of Logan SargeantThe American, after a season and a half, saw his career at the Grand Cirque cut short after destroying quite a few cars from the British brand.
The young Argentinian took his place, who during the test from Italy did a remarkable job with a 12th place at 14 seconds Alex Albon. All this, despite starting 18th at the Temple of Speed in Monza.
This means that Williams was confronted with “the question”. The question of why Carlos Sainz and not Franco Colapinto for the 2025 car. James Vowles, head of the English, responded with words that include. in ‘Motor Sport’.
“Colapinto was on the list, but in the long term we need a driver who not only gives his best, but also manages the development of the team,” he said.
“Right now I need a leader”
And he continues: “It’s something that Sainz brings. He is one of the best in this field.”
“Here we need two drivers to move the brand forward. I want to create something for the drivers. like Colapinto, come play immediately,” he insists on the Argentinian.
Because they believe in Colapinto: “It will take us a few more years before we ‘resurrect’. Right now, I need a leader, and this is Carlos.”
“But Franco will be our backup driver, and let’s invest in it. Other teams have shown interest in him… and F1 is changing. “You can see that by looking at how last year went,” he says.
