Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Franco Colapinto

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Franco Colapinto made an impact.

Franco Colapinto is an Argentine racing driver currently serving as a reserve driver for Alpine in Formula One. He has actively participated in Formula One, competing in nine Grands Prix during the 2024 season. His career highlights his presence and involvement in the highest echelons of motorsport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1982: Scores Points in Formula One

In 2024, Franco Colapinto finished eighth in Azerbaijan, becoming the first Argentine to score points in Formula One since Carlos Reutemann in 1982.

2001: First Argentine Driver Since 2001

In 2024, Franco Colapinto became the first Argentine driver to compete in Formula One since Gastón Mazzacane in 2001.

2016: Argentine Championship Win

In 2016, Franco Colapinto won the Argentine Championship in the Pre-Junior class, as well as the Buenos Aires Regional Championship in the Pre-Junior class.

2017: Buenos Aires Regional Championship Win

In 2017, Franco Colapinto won the Buenos Aires Regional Championship in the Junior class.

2018: Junior Formulae Debut

In 2018, Franco Colapinto graduated to junior formulae after winning several kart racing championships.

2018: Argentine Championship and Youth Summer Olympics Gold Medal

In 2018, Franco Colapinto won the Argentine Championship in the Sudam class and the gold medal at the Youth Summer Olympics with María García Puig.

2019: Drivex runs Colapinto at Spa and Catalunya

During the 2019 season, Drivex ran Franco Colapinto at Spa and Catalunya.

2019: Guest Driver at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

During the 2019 season, Franco Colapinto drove for Drivex as a guest driver in the round at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, finishing the races in 15th and 14th position.

2019: F4 Spanish Championship win

In 2019, Franco Colapinto won his first title at the F4 Spanish Championship with Drivex.

January 2020: Joins Toyota Racing Series

In January 2020, Franco Colapinto joined Kiwi Motorsport for the 2020 Toyota Racing Series, claiming one race win and finishing third in the standings.

July 2020: Joins Formula Renault Eurocup

In July 2020, Franco Colapinto joined Formula Renault Eurocup full-time with MP Motorsport. He won his first race on debut during the first race in Monza, and claimed a third place in the second race. He finished third in the championship.

October 2020: Post-Season Testing with MP Motorsport

In October 2020, Franco Colapinto joined MP Motorsport for the first day of post-season testing at Catalunya.

2020: Third Place Finishes

In 2020, Franco Colapinto finished third in both the Formula Renault Eurocup and the Toyota Racing Series.

2021: Teamed Up With Dennis Hauger

For the 2024 season, Colapinto was partnered at MP Motorsport alongside 2021 FIA Formula 3 champion Dennis Hauger.

2021: Formula Regional European Championship

In 2021, Franco Colapinto joined the Formula Regional European Championship with MP Motorsport, finishing sixth overall despite missing two rounds.

2021: Sportscar Racing Debut

In 2021, Franco Colapinto moved into sportscar racing, competing in the LMP2 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, European Le Mans Series and Asian Le Mans Series for G-Drive, finishing third at the latter. He also contested Formula Regional European with MP, finishing sixth overall.

2021: Asian Le Mans Series

In the 2021 pre-season, Franco Colapinto participated in the Asian Le Mans Series for G-Drive Racing, achieving three podiums and finishing third in the LMP2 standings.

2022: Formula 3 Debut with Van Amersfoort Racing

In 2022, Franco Colapinto debuted in Formula 3 with Van Amersfoort Racing, securing a win at Imola and experiencing mixed results throughout the season.

2022: FIA Formula 3

In 2022, Franco Colapinto progressed to FIA Formula 3.

2022: Post-Season Test with MP Motorsport

In September 2022, Franco Colapinto partook in the post-season test with MP Motorsport.

January 9, 2023: MP Motorsport Driver for 2023 Season

On January 9, 2023, Franco Colapinto was announced as MP Motorsport's driver for the 2023 season.

January 2023: Joins Williams Driver Academy

In January 2023, Franco Colapinto joined the Williams Driver Academy and later tested the Williams FW45.

October 2023: Promotion to Formula 2 with MP Motorsport

In October 2023, MP Motorsport announced that they would promote Franco Colapinto to their Formula 2 outfit for the final race in Yas Marina and the full 2024 season.

2023: Joins Williams Driver Academy

In 2023, Franco Colapinto became a member of the Williams Driver Academy.

2024: Formula One Debut and Points Finish

In 2024, Franco Colapinto made his Formula One debut with Williams at the Italian Grand Prix and scored his first points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

2024: Formula One Free Practice Debut

In 2024, Franco Colapinto made his Formula One free practice debut at the British Grand Prix, driving for Williams.

2024: Formula 2 Season

In 2024, Franco Colapinto started the Formula 2 season, securing his first points with sixth place in Bahrain, and later claimed his first F2 victory in Imola.