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Williams has revealed that it is in negotiations with Sauber over a two-season loan arrangement which would enable Franco Colapinto to remain in Formula 1 in 2025.
Colapinto replaced Sargeant at Williams for the remaining nine races of the Formula 1 season, impressing with his performance, including earning his first points in Baku. Despite narrowly missing out on more points in Singapore, Colapinto showed strong potential, outqualifying his teammate and impressing on track. However, his stint at Williams is not expected to be permanent, as the team has signed Carlos Sainz for the next season. Williams is in discussions with Sauber/Audi for a potential loan deal for Colapinto in 2025, but his chances of securing a seat with the team for next season are slim due to Sauber’s likely retention of Bottas. If Colapinto remains with Williams, he will focus on testing and development work and possibly participate in other racing series to stay competitive. Williams sees Colapinto as a valuable reserve driver option and is keeping flexibility for any potential driver movements in the future.
