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Williams boss James Vowles has disclosed that Franco Colapinto has told him that he wants to be matching Alex Albon come the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The Grove-based squad’s decision to drop Logan Sargeant prior to the Italian Grand Prix has witnessed Colapinto given the chance to compete in nine F1 Grands […]
The Grove-based squad’s decision to drop Logan Sargeant before the Italian Grand Prix led to Colapinto getting the opportunity to participate in nine F1 Grands Prix. Colapinto impressed with a solid debut at Monza by gaining six positions to finish 12th, praised by Vowles for his performance behind team-mate Albon. Vowles stated that Colapinto aims to reach Albon’s level in the upgraded Williams FW46 car by the end of the season in Abu Dhabi. There is no pressure on Colapinto to prove himself, with the focus on steady progress and systematic improvement race by race. While his outings won’t secure a permanent race seat with Williams due to Sainz joining in 2025, Vowles believes Colapinto has the potential to attract interest from Williams or other F1 teams if a seat becomes available in the future. The team is already considering Colapinto’s future beyond 2024, offering support and opportunities based on his performance and potential in the sport.
