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Williams’s new F1 rookie Franco Colapinto arrived in the Monza paddock on Thursday, just three days after finding out about his shock F1 debut. Here’s what we learned from him…
Franco Colapinto faced the F1 media for the first time as a Formula 1 driver in the Monza paddock, just a day before his official debut. He shared how his F1 debut came unexpectedly early and described his condensed preparation, expectations, and emotions about taking over Logan Sargeant’s seat. Despite the quick turnaround, Colapinto seemed assured, confident, and ready for the opportunity. His promotion to a race driver with Williams came swiftly and was publicly announced late on Tuesday afternoon to his surprise. Colapinto expressed gratitude for the opportunity and conveyed his readiness and happiness to be part of Williams, emphasizing his long-held dream of reaching F1.
