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Red Bull’s Sergio Perez has warned Williams’ Franco Colapinto that stepping back to the FIA Formula 2 championship could hinder his Formula 1 career.
Franco Colapinto, a member of the Williams Driver Academy, joined the Grove-based F1 squad as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant. He has performed impressively in his three outings, accumulating four points. Despite showing promise, Colapinto’s future at Williams looks uncertain due to Carlos Sainz partnering with Alex Albon in 2025 and a potential loan deal to Sauber. Sergio Perez praised Colapinto’s defensive skills during the Singapore Grand Prix, highlighting the challenge he posed on track. Perez also commended Ferrari Academy Driver Oliver Bearman for his strong performances in F1 cameos and anticipates the rise of young talents in the sport. The Mexican driver emphasized the importance of F1 Academy programs in grooming drivers for success in the competitive world of Formula 1.
