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Williams has announced that Franco Colapinto has been cleared to drive in the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix following his 50G impact with the barrier in qualifying.
Franco Colapinto hit the inside wall during Q2 and crashed into the opposite barrier, causing significant damage to his Williams car. Despite the scare, he was declared fit to compete in the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a thorough medical evaluation. The Williams team expressed relief over Colapinto’s well-being and thanked the medical staff for their care. Due to repairs and setup changes, Colapinto will start the race from the pit lane instead of his original 14th position. The team expressed gratitude towards their garage crew, fans, and partners for their support and looked forward to racing under the lights.