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Williams driver Franco Colapinto has dismissed recent rumours that he could be poised to continue competing in F1 in 2025 with the Red Bull-owned RB team.
Colapinto made a strong impression in his mid-season entry into F1, matching his teammate Albon’s performance. Despite his success, Williams is set to sign Carlos Sainz for the next season, potentially leaving Colapinto without a seat. There are talks of loaning Colapinto to another team in 2025, with Red Bull and Sauber mentioned as potential destinations. While rumors of Colapinto joining Red Bull have surfaced, he denied them and expressed his focus on securing a full-time seat in 2026. Williams is interested in keeping Colapinto long-term, but his current contract complicates potential deals with other teams. James Vowles emphasized Colapinto’s deserving place in F1 and assured they are working on finding him a spot on the grid.
