FRANCO COLAPINTO

Franco Colapinto is an Argentine driver who has achieved widespread recognition in international motorsports for his talent and potential in Formula 1. He began his career in karting, where he excelled both nationally and internationally from a very young age. He made the leap to single-seater racing in 2018 in the Spanish Formula 4, a category in which he won his first season. He subsequently competed in the Euroformula Open and in championships such as the Toyota Racing Series of New Zealand, where he gained experience and achieved important podium finishes. In 2020, he competed in the Formula Renault Eurocup with MP Motorsport, where he earned victories and finished third in the championship. In 2021 and 2022, he competed in the European Formula Regional and Formula 3, achieving outstanding performances, pole positions, and podium finishes. In 2023, Colapinto competed in his second season in FIA Formula 3 with the MP Motorsport team, where he won races and finished fourth in the championship, cementing his status as an emerging talent. Thanks to these results, Colapinto joined the Williams Racing driver academy, bringing him closer to his Formula 1 dream. In 2024, he made the leap to Formula 2 with the MP Motorsport team, demonstrating competitiveness from the outset. His performance has captured the attention of the media and teams, reinforcing his profile as a candidate to become the next Argentine to reach F1. Colapinto stands out for his maturity, speed, and adaptability, and is considered one of the most promising young drivers in South American motorsports today. His constant evolution and a new opportunity led him to become Alpine's second driver for the 2025 season.