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The rampant rise of Franco Colapinto in Formula 1 has prompted the Argentine government to explore the possibility of hosting a Grand Prix in the future. Colapinto, a Williams Academy driver, was plucked out of his rookie FIA Formula 2 campaign to replace Logan Sargeant from the Italian GP onwards. The Argentine performed admirably in […]
Colapinto, a driver from the Williams Academy, replaced Logan Sargeant from the Italian GP onwards during his rookie FIA Formula 2 campaign. Racing from 18th to 12th at Monza, the Argentine made an impressive F1 debut. He secured his first F1 points at the Azerbaijan GP and received praise from Sergio Perez on his way to finishing 11th at the Singapore GP. Colapinto’s success in F1 has attracted sponsor interest for Williams and increased ticket inquiries for the upcoming Sao Paulo GP in Brazil. With significant interest in Colapinto, Argentina is aiming to host a Formula 1 race again, with negotiations underway to upgrade the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aries. Although Colapinto’s F1 future is uncertain beyond his 2024 cameo, Williams is considering loaning him to Sauber/Audi in 2025 to continue his development in the sport. The resurgence of Argentina’s passion for Formula 1, sparked by Colapinto’s achievements, ties back to the rich history of successful Argentine drivers in the sport, including legends like Juan Manuel Fangio and Carlos Reutemann.
