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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has denied that sponsor deals with Argentinian companies had a role in the choice to promote Franco Colapinto mid-season. The Grove-based squad announced prior to this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix that Colapinto would replace the ousted Logan Sargeant over the remaining nine rounds. Sargeant’s torrid Zandvoort weekend – which […]
Williams Racing has enlisted Franco Colapinto to replace Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the Formula 1 season, following Sargeant’s challenging weekend in Zandvoort that led to his dismissal. Team principal Simon Vowles explored the possibility of procuring Red Bull’s Liam Lawson on loan, but logistical constraints hindered the deal. Despite the option to bring in Mick Schumacher from Mercedes, Vowles ultimately opted to promote Colapinto to partner with Alex Albon. Colapinto, the first Argentine driver in F1 since 2001, has garnered significant attention in his home country since transitioning from Formula 2. Williams has secured new sponsorship agreements with Argentinian companies Globant and Mercado Libre as a result of signing Colapinto, although Vowles emphasized that the decision was not tied to any financial incentives.
