Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto became Argentina’s first F1 driver in decades when he stepped up with Williams. Aggressive on opening laps and popular with fans, he later moved into Alpine colours as the grid reshuffled. His 2025 path traced a Williams exit, a mid-season Alpine seat, and a difficult points tally on official standings — yet the experience banked laps at two factories ahead of a reset for 2026.

Teams

Williams, Alpine.

Championships

Strong results in Formula 3 and Formula 2 before his F1 graduation.

Memorable moments

• Points finishes in his first partial F1 season (2024).
• Home-crowd energy whenever the calendar visits the Americas.
• 2025 — Alpine race seat after promotion from Williams amid team upheaval.