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Colapinto looks forward to challenge with Williams: 'Will be huge learning curve'
- Ludo van Denderen
One minute you are preparing for Formula 2 races at Monza, the next you can officially call yourself a Formula 1 driver. From next weekend, Franco Colapinto will instead be racing Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The Argentine - now a household name in his own country - is Logan Sargeant's replacement at Williams.
Needless to say, Colapinto is extremely happy with Williams' decision to give him a chance. "It is an honour to be making my Formula 1 debut with Williams – this is what dreams are made of. The team has such amazing history and a mission to get back to the front which I can’t wait to be part of," the Argentinian commented.
Colapinto awaits tough weeks
Colapinto realises that a tough task awaits him, without much preparation time. "Coming into F1 mid-season will be an enormous learning curve but I am up for the challenge, and I’m fully focused on working as hard as I can with Alex and the team to make it a success."
Colapinto has so far driven his races for Dutch MP Motorsport. In the championship in F2, he is sixth. At Williams, he was part of the Academy.
This article has been written in collaboration with Matt Gretton