Franco Colapinto is an Argentine racing driver who competes in Formula One for Alpine. This highlights his profession as a racing driver and his affiliation with the Alpine Formula One team. The summary emphasizes his nationality and his involvement in a high-profile motorsport.
In 1982, Carlos Reutemann was the last Argentine to score points in Formula One before Franco Colapinto achieved this feat in 2024 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he qualified ninth and finished eighth.
In 2001, Gastón Mazzacane was the last Argentine driver to compete in Formula One before Franco Colapinto's debut in 2024.
In May 2003, Franco Alejandro Colapinto was born. He is an Argentine racing driver competing in Formula One for Alpine.
In 2016, Franco Colapinto won the Argentine Championship (Pre-Junior class) and the Buenos Aires Regional Championship (Pre-Junior class) in karting, showcasing his early talent.
In 2017, Franco Colapinto won the Buenos Aires Regional Championship (Junior class) in karting, continuing his success in regional competitions.
In 2018, Franco Colapinto graduated to junior formulae after winning several regional and national kart racing championships. This marked a significant step in his racing career.
In 2018, Franco Colapinto made his car racing debut in the final round of the F4 Spanish Championship, driving for Drivex School, finishing second in race three and winning the final race. His father sold his house to fund the season.
In 2018, Franco Colapinto won the Argentine Championship (Sudam class) and participated in the karting exhibition race at the Summer Youth Olympics, further establishing his presence in karting.
During the 2019 season, Franco Colapinto drove for Drivex as a guest driver in the 2019 round at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, finishing the races in 15th and 14th position.
In 2019, Drivex ran Franco Colapinto during the season at Spa and Catalunya, contributing to his racing experience.
In 2019, Franco Colapinto signed with FA Racing by Drivex for the F4 Spanish Championship. He achieved 10 poles, 11 wins, and 13 podiums, clinching the title nearly 100 points ahead of his nearest rival. His father sold his house to fund the season.
In 2019, Franco Colapinto won the F4 Spanish Championship with Drivex, securing his first title in junior formulae racing.
In January 2020, Franco Colapinto joined Kiwi Motorsport for the 2020 Toyota Racing Series, claiming a race win in Hampton Downs and finishing third in the standings.
In July 2020, Franco Colapinto joined Formula Renault Eurocup full-time with MP Motorsport, winning his first race on debut in Monza and finishing third in the championship with 213.5 points.
In October 2020, Franco Colapinto joined MP Motorsport for the first day of post-season testing at Catalunya, preparing for future racing opportunities.
In 2020, Franco Colapinto finished third in both the Formula Renault Eurocup and the Toyota Racing Series, showcasing his talent in multiple racing categories.
In 2021, Franco Colapinto joined the Formula Regional European Championship with MP Motorsport. He finished sixth in the standings despite missing two rounds, overcoming challenges such as technical infractions and initial lack of pace.
In 2021, Franco Colapinto transitioned to 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, achieving a third-place finish in the latter. He also competed in Formula Regional European, finishing sixth overall.
In 2024, Franco Colapinto was partnered with 2021 FIA Formula 3 champion Dennis Hauger at MP Motorsport, creating a strong driver lineup for the team.
In the 2021 pre-season, Franco Colapinto participated in the Asian Le Mans Series for G-Drive Racing, achieving three podiums with teammates Rui Andrade and John Falb, placing them third in the LMP2 standings.
In 2022, Franco Colapinto progressed to FIA Formula 3, marking another advancement in his racing career.
In 2022, Franco Colapinto signed with Van Amersfoort Racing (VAR) for the season. He achieved VAR's maiden victory in Imola and faced challenges such as time penalties and collisions.
In September 2022, Franco Colapinto participated in the post-season test with MP Motorsport, further solidifying his relationship with the team.
On January 9, 2023, Franco Colapinto was announced as MP Motorsport's driver for the 2023 season, partnering with Jonny Edgar and Mari Boya. Despite challenges, he showed promise and determination.
In January 2023, Franco Colapinto joined the Williams Driver Academy, a significant step in his Formula One aspirations.
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, replacing Jehan Daruvala. Colapinto expressed excitement for the opportunity.
In 2023, Franco Colapinto became a member of the Williams Driver Academy, a significant step in his Formula One aspirations.
In 2023, Franco Colapinto was set to race in the Macau Grand Prix with MP Motorsport, but he withdrew last-minute due to a broken collarbone and was replaced by Dennis Hauger, marking a setback in his racing season.
In 2024, Franco Colapinto made his Formula One debut with Williams at the Italian Grand Prix, replacing Logan Sargeant. He became the first Argentine driver to compete in Formula One since 2001.
In 2024, Franco Colapinto made his Formula One free practice debut at the British Grand Prix, driving for Williams in place of Logan Sargeant. He considered it a "historic moment" representing Argentina.
In 2024, Franco Colapinto was set to compete in a full season in Formula 2 with MP Motorsport, marking a significant step in his racing career.
In the 2024 season, Franco Colapinto secured his first F2 victory at Imola. Before that, the season started with a shaky sprint race in Bahrain but he scored his first points with sixth place in the feature race. He experienced a woeful weekend in Jeddah with a stall in the sprint and suspension failure in the feature race. There was also a disqualification in Melbourne.
In the middle of the 2024 season, after the Dutch Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto was announced as the replacement for Logan Sargeant at Williams, debuting at the Italian Grand Prix and competing in the remaining nine rounds. He qualified eighteenth and finished twelfth.
In 2025, Franco Colapinto joined Alpine as a reserve driver and was later promoted to replace Jack Doohan after six Grands Prix.
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