Williams Racing director James Vowles expressed his total conviction about giving Argentine driver Franco Colapinto the opportunity to compete in Formula 1, praising him vigorously for his performance at the United States Grand Prix. During the race, Colapinto stood out with notable overtakes on drivers such as Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly, finishing in tenth place and thus scoring his fifth point in the drivers' championship.
Vowles praised Colapinto's performance, calling it 'perfect', especially considering he started from sixteenth position and managed to stay strong despite the mistakes of several competitors on the track, including Lewis Hamilton. The team director was optimistic about the future of the Argentine driver, eagerly anticipating how he will perform in the upcoming races.
Additionally, Vowles highlighted the understanding that the team is gaining regarding the car's performance during qualifying, as well as the ability to maximize its potential. He stated that Colapinto has demonstrated the vehicle's speed on the tracks, indicating a promising trajectory ahead.
However, it is important to remember that Franco Colapinto currently does not have a secured seat in Formula 1 for next season, as the Williams seat is occupied by Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Given the excellent performance of the Argentine in replacing Logan Sargeant mid-season, the team is searching for an available vacancy that can be filled by the young driver, as both Williams seats are confirmed for next year.
