Franco Colapinto (May 27, 2003, Buenos Aires) visit this Monday The anthill be interviewed by Pablo Motorcycles a few weeks after starting as an official pilot of Williams in the Formula 1. The Argentinian made his country’s history after confirming that he was one of the country’s great jewels. Great Circus after scoring after finishing eighth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. We do not yet know what will happen to the young driver at Williams before the arrival of Carlos Sainz next year.
Colapinto It’s one of the sensations of Formula 1 during its first three races. After confirming last summer that he would replace Logan Sargeantthe young Argentinian driver managed to place twelfth at the Italian GP, he managed to score points by being eighth in Baku and in Singapore he was close to points again after being eleventh. Thus, during the last races, the young beginner has become one of the names in the Great Circus.
His career and future in F1
Franco Colapinto This is one of the greatest promises of Formula 1 and his talent, combined with his charisma, has made him the fashionable pilot who is sweeping social networks. After excelling in karting in his country, the Argentinian driver decided to leave for Europe at the age of 14 to become champion of Spanish F4 Championshipthen he got noticed in the Toyota Racing Series and the Formula Renault Eurocup before making the big leap to Formula 3 and Formula 2, where his excellent performances (he achieved several podiums) attracted the attention of Williams, who recruited him in 2023 for its academy. pilots.
After proving to be a fast driver during testing with the Formula 1Williams named him replacement Logan Sargeant and started with a good twelfth place at Monza. Later in Baku he managed to get the car into Q3 and finished the weekend in eighth position, managing to beat even Alex Albonhis teammate. His good performance opened a debate in the company due to the imminent arrival of Carlos Sainzwho arrives in 2025 as a star signing.
“In 2025, I think we will have the best crew on the grid. Right now, Franco is doing a brilliant job. What he doesn’t have is the experience that Carlos (Sainz) will bring, but he is doing a remarkable job,” he said of him a few days ago. James VowlesBritish team leader.
“The reason we put him in the car is because he is part of our Academy and I believe in the idea of investing in our Academy. It was a surprise for everyone, but if I ask everyone to carefully analyze his career with the details we did, which is why he is here, they will see that he has never had an exam or, sometimes, not even simulator work. And when he was on those teams, he did an incredible job without a single mile under his belt. He started to develop in Formula 2, which is why we rewarded him by driving at Silverstone. And I was a little surprised at how quickly everything happened immediately,” he said.
Does Colapinto have a girlfriend? : his ex-partner Estelle Ogilvy
After the jump Franco Colapinto In Formula 1, people quickly started talking about his private life. The Argentine pilot had a relationship with Estelle Ogilvymodel and influencerwho is apparently now with Ollie Bearman, also a Ferrari driver. Thus, after breaking up with the French model, star of social networks, the Argentine driver seems focused on his career in Formula 1 from his first days in Great Circus.
Parents and family of Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto He was born in the town of Pilar, located north of Buenos Aires. His parents are the lawyer Aníbal Leonidas Colapinto And Andrea Laura Trofimczuk. His father’s family is of Italian origin while his mother is Ukrainian. Before choosing to become a lawyer, his father also tried his luck in motorsport.
Where Colapinto lives and its connection to Spain
Franco Colapinto He decided to pack his bags at the age of 14 for Europe with the aim of earning a living in motorsport and therefore set up his base camp in Spainmore precisely in the city of Majorca.
Age, height and place of birth
Franco Colapinto He was born on May 27, 2003 in the town of Pilar. You currently have 21 years oldwhich makes him a young value in the Formula 1 world championship, Measures 1.74 meters high, according to official F1 data.
