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Alex Albon said there’s “no pressure” on his new Formula 1 team-mate Franco Colapinto in light of Williams having its 2025 driver lineup set in stone. Williams parted ways with American Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix, a decision now doubt instigated by a costly lapse in judgement during FP3 at Zandvoort, which triggered […]
Following a costly error during FP3 at Zandvoort, Williams ended their partnership with American driver Logan Sargeant, leading to the promotion of FIA Formula 2 rookie Franco Colapinto to compete in F1 for the remainder of the season.
Despite Carlos Sainz securing a multi-year deal with Williams for 2025, former Red Bull driver Alex Albon believes Colapinto will face no added pressure in his role, allowing him to gain valuable experience without the stress of securing a future seat.
Colapinto’s debut was well received by his fellow drivers, with Sergio Perez highlighting the opportunity for rapid learning and adaptation, while Lando Norris emphasized the challenge of joining mid-season but encouraged Colapinto to make the most of the opportunity.
Norris pointed out that Colapinto’s immediate challenge will be adapting to F1’s complexities quickly, including understanding tire behavior and race strategies, which may require adjustment given his mid-season entry.
As Colapinto prepares to make his debut at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, the F1 community is poised to witness how the young Argentine driver will acclimate to the pressures and demands of competing at the highest level of motorsport.
