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Franco Colapinto started karting at the age of nine. He won the Argentinian Championship in 2016 and again in 2018. In 2018 Franco begun his European single seat journey, entering the final round of the FIA Spanish F4 season, taking a win and a second place. Franco was scouted by Fernando Alonso's team FA Racing by Drivex, signing him up for the 2019 season.

In 2019, Franco achieved eleven victories, 13 podiums and 10 pole positions, being crowned the Spanish F4 champion. Following this, Franco started his 2020 season by securing his second single seater title after taking the rookie championship win in the 2020 Castrol Toyota Racing Series, adding another race win, a pole position and eight further podium finishes to his tally.

For the second leg of the 2020 season Franco Colapinto returned to Europe to compete in the Formula Renault Euro cup with MP Motorsport, taking two race wins and nine podiums to finish third in the championship as the highest ranked rookie

In 2021, Franco raced in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with MP Motorsport where he achieved two Grand Slams and a further victory and podium finish.

For the 2022 season, Franco moved up to FIA F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing chasing his childhood dream to reach the pinnacle of motor racing, Formula 1. The Argentinian immediately made his mark by taking pole position in his first ever FIA F3 Qualifying and went on to win 2 races and 5 podiums in his rookie year.

In January 2023, Franco joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy Programme and went on to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. He had a successful sophomore season, securing two sprint race wins at Silverstone and Monza, and finished the season taking fourth place in the standings.

In October 2023, it was announced that Franco would be graduating to FIA Formula 2 in 2024 with MP Motorsport. Franco made his F2 debut with the team at the final round of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi, performing well in preparation for the next stage in his career as part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy.

From the 2024 Italian Grand Prix until the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, Franco will race with Williams. He becomes the 49th Grand Prix driver for Williams Racing*, is the first Argentine driver in F1 for 23 years and the second Argentine to drive for the British outfit, following his countryman Carlos Reutemann.

2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship, MP Motorsport

2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship, MP Motorsport, 4th overall: 2 wins, 5 podiums

2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship, Van Amersfoort Racing

More from Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto

Hola Franco! The Argentinian racer joined us in January 2023.

Media day...

Straight to work! First podium in F3 at the Sakhir Sprint Race!

Silverware looking good...

A P2 in the Barcelona Feature Race came next for Franco.

Always sending love to the fans!

A maiden Sprint victory at Silverstone 2023!

Another one for the trophy cabinet.

P3 at the Budapest Feature for Colapinto.

Making his mark at the Sprint Race in Monza.

No better way to end the F3 season.

Jumping in the FW45 for testing at Yas Marina Circuit.

What a feeling...

All smiles from Franco!

Ready for the step to F2...

First-ever F2 Sprint Race victory in Imola...

Enjoying the view from the top step!

Round 4 at Barcelona saw Franco secure P2 in the Feature...

Another P2 in Barcelona! Taking it back-to-back!

Franco's first day prepping for FP1. Look who it is! 

Set for the all-important Friday...

Focus ahead of FP1.

Stepping into the FW46...

A solid session complete!

Congrats in order.

Well done Franco! Here's to the rest of your journey at Williams Racing!

The best shots of Franco Colapinto at the Williams Racing Driver Academy so far

IN PHOTOS: Franco's journey to FP1

The best shots of Franco Colapinto at the Williams Racing Driver Academy so far