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Franco Colapinto has impressed during his short stint to date at Williams as he looks to secure an F1 seat beyond his mid-season sub appearance at the Grove-based squad.
Former F1 driver Miguel Angel Guerra has praised compatriot Franco Colpainto, calling him “the Argentine Verstappen.” Colapinto joined the Williams team, replacing Logan Sargeant after the Dutch Grand Prix, and has impressed in his first three races, earning four points at the Azerbaijan GP. Colapinto’s performance has sparked discussions about him potentially joining Stake F1 team next year ahead of their shift to Audi in 2026. Guerra commended Colapinto, comparing him to three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen, and suggested that team principals, such as James Vowles at Williams, should consider signing him. Guerra also highlighted Colapinto’s strong showings, noting his abilities surpass those of more experienced drivers in competitive cars like Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Charles Leclerc, and Checo Perez. According to Guerra, Colapinto’s impressive performance has quickly garnered attention and respect within the F1 community.
