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Max Verstappen has indicated Williams could have avoided the headache that it is experiencing with Franco Colapinto had it given him a chance in F1 sooner.
Colapinto has been impressive since taking over for Logan Sargeant in August, earning two points finishes in his six races since the Italian Grand Prix. Despite this, he will not secure a permanent seat at Williams, as Carlos Sainz will be joining Alex Albon in 2025. Red Bull has taken notice of Colapinto’s performances and is considering him as an option for one of their teams. Talks between Red Bull and Williams regarding a potential deal for Colapinto are ongoing. Max Verstappen believes teams should trust young drivers more and regrets Williams not giving Colapinto a chance. Colapinto hopes Williams will release him if a concrete offer to continue in F1 next season arises.
