2024-11-02 07:43:00
Franco Colapinto‘s passion for Formula 1 in these months has translated into possible team changes. There is accurate information and there are rumors, but the fact is that negotiations for the Argentinian’s participation in the 2025 Red Bull race have already begun. The team’s boss Christian Horner visited Williams yesterday with the aim of unblocking Colapinto’s move to become Max Verstappen’s second driver.
Horner chatted with team members at what was described as Williams’ “hospitality” and was seen heading to Red Bull with a smile on his face. “Yes, Red Bull are moving forward with Colapinto and Williams. Now they are arguing about money,” professional journalist Joe Saward said of the meeting between the two teams. The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes.
No one was responsible for concealment at this meeting, which was supplemented by a statement from Colapinto that went in the same direction: “If Williams cannot offer me a spot in 2025, the normal thing is that they let me go elsewhere. and get a seat. He added: “Maybe I shouldn’t be asked these questions. I certainly don’t know the answers.
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One of the managers who got Colapinto’s suggested answer was British engineer James Vowles, one of Williams’ recommenders, who spoke to Brazilian media at the end of the day about Colapinto and his Future: “He is earning his position. He has to do more on the track to continue to earn his position, but he shines and that’s why teams are interested in him,” he commented. He concluded: “We would have liked to have good news to discuss with everyone, but today this is not possible.”
Walls spoke about his meeting with Horner from Red Bull at the back of Interlagos: “We are currently exploring the possibility with a few interested teams, but the speculation was wrong; otherwise , nothing can really communicate. This knowledge also provides clues about Colapinto’s future: the Argentinian may continue to rise to the top level of world motorsport next year.
“He’s been great on the track and, as I’ve said from the beginning, he’s got to earn his spot and the results will come,” Walls said. As we all know, the results are in.
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Colapinto thanked the Argentinians, who were in attendance at José Carlos Pace in San Pablo yesterday, for their support in the sprint battle. “Thank you all for coming. “It’s nice to see so many Argentines cheering for me in Brazil,” he said in the mixed zone after completing both stages of the day’s performance.
“It’s great that they’re all working hard and the noise they’re making is unbelievable,” he said of the large number of his compatriots in the stands and the continued support the Pilar people showed him during that terrible afternoon in Sprint’s second quarter. said.
The Argentinian driver was eliminated in Sprint Q2 after finishing 14th in the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Colapinto’s performance was poor, arriving late for both stages, completing only one lap in each stage, and barely advancing to the next round in the final seconds of Q1.
Already in penalty shootout Q2, the Argentinian had only managed one lap 5 minutes after the start of the stage, with a time of 1:10.275, ranking eleventh, but when he entered the pits, due to racing reasons, he had no time to go further Run the second lap.
The driver from Pilar was not the only one to be eliminated in surprising fashion, as in Q1 Fernando Alonso and in Q2 Lewis Hamilton and Sergio “Che” Coperez missed the third season due to poor qualifying results.
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**Interview with Franco Colapinto on Joining Williams for the 2024 F1 Season**
*Host:* Welcome, Franco! It’s great to have you here. There’s been a lot of excitement surrounding your announcement to contest the remainder of the 2024 season with Williams. How does it feel to take this big step in your career?
*Franco Colapinto:* Thank you! It’s an incredible opportunity for me. Williams has a rich history in Formula 1, and being a part of this team is a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to proving myself and contributing to the team’s performance.
*Host:* There are also rumors about potential moves to other teams, particularly discussions with Red Bull for the 2025 season. Can you share your thoughts on that?
*Franco Colapinto:* Well, it’s always flattering to be linked with such a prestigious team like Red Bull. My focus right now is on being as competitive as possible with Williams. I understand that negotiations happen in motorsport, but at this moment, I am committed to making the most of my time with Williams. If the opportunity arises to move in the future, we will see what happens.
*Host:* James Vowles mentioned that you need to continue proving yourself on the track. What are your personal goals for the remainder of this season with Williams?
*Franco Colapinto:* I think my main goal is to keep improving and to help Williams score points. I want to show that I belong in F1 and that I can contribute positively to the team’s progress. Every race offers a new chance to learn and grow, and I’m determined to seize those moments.
*Host:* How do you balance the pressure of media speculation about your future while focusing on your current responsibilities?
*Franco Colapinto:* It can be challenging, definitely. I try to keep my concentration on driving and performing well. At the end of the day, it’s my results on the track that matter most. Everything else is part of the business side of motorsport, and I trust that my management and the team will handle that for me.
*Host:* That sounds like a solid strategy. Lastly, what do you want to say to your fans who are excited to see you race with Williams?
*Franco Colapinto:* I am incredibly grateful for their support. It means a lot to have people cheering for me. I promise to give my all on the track and hope to make them proud. Let’s enjoy the races together!
*Host:* Thanks, Franco! We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve this season. Best of luck!
*Franco Colapinto:* Thank you! I appreciate it!
