History of Franco Colapinto in Timeline
Franco Alejandro Colapinto is an Argentine race car driver who currently races in Formula One for Williams Racing. He joined Williams mid-season in 2024, replacing Logan Sargeant, after competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship. Colapinto's racing career includes winning the F4 Spanish Championship in 2019, victories in the European Le Mans Series, and a position in the Williams Driver Academy since 2023.
2001: Gastón Mazzacane's Last F1 Race
Gastón Mazzacane's last race in Formula One was in 2001.
2001: Gastón Mazzacane Competes in F1
Gastón Mazzacane competed in the 2001 San Marino Grand Prix.
May 2003: Birth of Franco Colapinto
Franco Alejandro Colapinto was born in May 2003.
2016: Karting Championship Wins
Colapinto won the Argentine Championship (Pre-Junior class) and the Buenos Aires Regional Championship (Pre-Junior class) in 2016.
2017: Buenos Aires Regional Championship Victory
Colapinto won the Buenos Aires Regional Championship (Junior class) in 2017.
2018: Car Racing Debut
Colapinto made his car racing debut in the final round of the F4 Spanish Championship in 2018.
2018: Karting and Youth Olympics Success
Colapinto won the Argentine Championship (Sudam class) and the gold medal at the Youth Summer Olympics in 2018.
2019: Guest Driver at Spa-Francorchamps
Colapinto drove for Drivex as a guest driver in the F4 Spanish Championship round at Spa-Francorchamps in 2019.
2019: Guest Appearances in Formula Renault Eurocup
Colapinto participated as a guest driver for Drivex in the Formula Renault Eurocup at Spa and Catalunya in 2019.
2019: Dominates F4 Spanish Championship
Colapinto won the F4 Spanish Championship in 2019, securing eleven victories, 13 podiums, and 14 pole positions.
2019: F4 Spanish Championship Victory
Colapinto won the F4 Spanish championship in 2019.
January 2020: Third Place Finish in Toyota Racing Series
Colapinto finished third overall and clinched the rookie championship win in the 2020 Toyota Racing Series.
July 2020: Joins Formula Renault Eurocup Full-Time
Colapinto joined the Formula Renault Eurocup full-time in July 2020 with MP Motorsport.
October 2020: First Post-Season Test in FIA Formula 3
Colapinto participated in his first FIA Formula 3 post-season test with MP Motorsport in October 2020.
February 2021: Third Place Finish in Asian Le Mans Series
Colapinto, along with Rui Andrade and John Falb, finished third overall in the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series.
2021: Dennis Hauger Wins FIA Formula 3 Championship
Dennis Hauger won the FIA Formula 3 championship in 2021.
2022: Ninth Place Finish in FIA Formula 3 Championship
Colapinto finished ninth in the 2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship, securing a pole position, two sprint race victories, and three podium finishes.
2022: Post-Season Test with MP Motorsport
Colapinto took part in the FIA Formula 3 post-season test with MP Motorsport in 2022.
January 9, 2023: Joins MP Motorsport for 2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship
Colapinto was announced as an MP Motorsport driver for the 2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship on January 9, 2023.
January 2023: Joins Williams Driver Academy
Colapinto joined the Williams Driver Academy in January 2023.
October 2023: Moves to Formula 2 with MP Motorsport
Colapinto replaced Jehan Daruvala at MP Motorsport, moving up to Formula 2 for the final race in Yas Marina and the full 2024 season.
2023: Joins Williams Driver Academy
Colapinto became a member of the Williams Driver Academy in 2023.
2023: First Formula One Test
Colapinto made his Formula One car debut at the 2023 post-season test, becoming the first Argentine to drive an F1 car since Gastón Mazzacane.
2023: Withdraws from Macau Grand Prix
Colapinto withdrew from the 2023 Macau Grand Prix due to a broken collarbone.
2024: First F2 Victory and Formula One Promotion
Colapinto achieved his first F2 victory at Imola and ended his F2 campaign due to a promotion to Formula One.
2024: Full Season in Formula 2 with MP Motorsport
Colapinto competed in the 2024 Formula 2 season with MP Motorsport.
2024: Formula One Free Practice Debut
Colapinto made his Formula One free practice debut at the 2024 British Grand Prix, driving for Williams.
2024: Replaces Logan Sargeant at Williams for Remainder of Season
Colapinto replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams after the Dutch Grand Prix and will compete for the rest of the 2024 season, becoming the first Argentine F1 driver since Gastón Mazzacane.
2024: Promoted to Formula One with Williams
Colapinto was promoted to Formula One mid-season in 2024, replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams.