Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto expressed his happiness after the race at the United States Grand Prix, where he achieved tenth place. Colapinto praised the risky strategy of starting the race on hard tires to stay on track longer. In an interview, he noted his satisfaction with the result and joked about the possibility of becoming an engineer if he doesn't secure a seat for the next season.
Colapinto also mentioned having a battle with another Mexican driver during the race. He made fun of Esteban Ocon, who set the fastest lap near the end of the race, commenting that 'This one didn't let me finish in a better way.' The Pilarense revealed that he convinced his team, Williams Racing, to opt for hard tires at the start of the race, which resulted in a successful strategy despite its risk.
During the race in Austin, Colapinto had to avoid an incident with Guanyu Zhou and stayed on track for more than 40 laps on hard tires. With Lewis Hamilton's retirement, he managed to gain several positions and highlighted the importance of having clean air to demonstrate his performance. The Argentinian driver emphasized the excellent work of his team and the confidence in the car's potential, projecting a positive outlook for future competitions.
