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Williams junior Franco Colapinto will make the step up to Formula 2 for the season finale in Abu Dhabi and
Franco Colapinto, a 20-year-old Argentine driver, has been announced as part of MP Motorsport’s Formula 2 team for the 2024 season. Colapinto has had a successful two-year stint in Formula 3, securing four race wins, five pole positions, and 10 podium finishes. He joined MP Motorsport this year and finished fourth in the standings, earning points in 14 out of 18 rounds. Colapinto expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity and mentioned that being part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy has been an incredible experience. The team praised Colapinto’s talent and speed and emphasized the advantage of continuing their partnership. It remains unclear which driver will make way for Colapinto, but Jehan Daruvala is set to compete in the upcoming Formula E season.
Source: Motorsport Week
