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Colapinto hopes points finish in Baku proves he ‘deserves’ F1 seat
© XPB Phillip van Osten
16/09/2024 at 09:5316/09/2024 at 10:22 Franco Colapinto’s remarkable run to eighth in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix proved that his unexpected promotion to Williams was no gamble – but he especially hopes that his standout performance will convince everyone that he deserves a seat in Formula 1. The 21-year-old Argentine driver was thrust into the spotlight after Williams team principal James Vowles made the bold decision to part ways with Logan Sargeant mid-season, handing Colapinto a surprise call-up from Formula 2 just days before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The move raised eyebrows across the paddock, but for Colapinto, it was the chance of a...
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