Luke regained the F3 championship lead after success in Spielberg

Academy Report: P1, pole, podiums, and points in Austria

Listen to what Franco had to say after making the alternative strategy work to secure P2 in Spielberg

WATCH: Franco's thoughts after earning P2 in Austria

Our Spielberg Sunday began with a victory for Luke in F3 and a P2 for Franco in F2

WATCH: Podium celebrations for Luke and Franco

Franco led the charge in Barcelona in a busy weekend for our Academy

Academy Report: Taking Silverware in Spain

Join us at the Barcelona Fan Zone, presented by Kraken, for the Academy Drivers' live Q&A

WATCH: Academy Drivers' Barcelona Q&A

See our American F1 driver and F2, F3 and F1 Academy stars answer questions at the Williams Racing Fan Zone, presented by Kraken, at La Rambla 

Join Logan and our Academy stars at our Barcelona Fan Zone, presented by Kraken, on Wednesday

The Williams Racing Driver Academy had a great weekend in Monaco and Spa

Academy Report: P1, podiums, and points from the principality

Franco Colapinto tells us all about his maiden victory in Formula 2

IN HIS WORDS: Franco's first F2 win

Franco secured his first F2 win as he, Zak, and Luke returned to the cockpit

Academy Report: Impressing in Imola

Hear what our Formula 2 racer had to say after securing his maiden victory in the series earlier today

WATCH: A message from Franco

Join us at Imola as Franco Colapinto celebrates his maiden victory in Formula 2 after a dramatic last lap pass to take the Sprint Race win

WATCH: Franco celebrates first F2 win 

Discover how Franco, Zak, Luke and Oleksandr fared as they tick off another race weekend

Academy Report: Four in action last weekend

Franco Colapinto started karting at the age of nine. He won the Argentinian Championship in 2016 and again in 2018. In 2018 Franco begun his European single seat journey, entering the final round of the FIA Spanish F4 season, taking a win and a second place. Franco was scouted by Fernando Alonso's team FA Racing by Drivex, signing him up for the 2019 season.

In 2019, Franco achieved eleven victories, 13 podiums and 10 pole positions, being crowned the Spanish F4 champion. Following this, Franco started his 2020 season by securing his second single seater title after taking the rookie championship win in the 2020 Castrol Toyota Racing Series, adding another race win, a pole position and eight further podium finishes to his tally.

For the second leg of the 2020 season Franco Colapinto returned to Europe to compete in the Formula Renault Euro cup with MP Motorsport, taking two race wins and nine podiums to finish third in the championship as the highest ranked rookie

In 2021, Franco raced in Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine with MP Motorsport where he achieved two Grand Slams and a further victory and podium finish.

For the 2022 season, Franco moved up to FIA F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing chasing his childhood dream to reach the pinnacle of motor racing, Formula 1. The Argentinian immediately made his mark by taking pole position in his first ever FIA F3 Qualifying and went on to win 2 races and 5 podiums in his rookie year.

In January 2023, Franco joined the Williams Racing Driver Academy Programme and went on to compete in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. He had a successful sophomore season, securing two sprint race wins at Silverstone and Monza, and finished the season taking fourth place in the standings.

In October 2023, it was announced that Franco would be graduating to FIA Formula 2 in 2024 with MP Motorsport. Franco made his F2 debut with the team at the final round of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi, performing well in preparation for the next stage in his career as part of the Williams Racing Driver Academy.

From the 2024 Italian Grand Prix until the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, Franco will race with Williams. He becomes the 49th Grand Prix driver for Williams Racing*, is the first Argentine driver in F1 for 23 years and the second Argentine to drive for the British outfit, following his countryman Carlos Reutemann.

2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship, MP Motorsport

2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship, MP Motorsport, 4th overall: 2 wins, 5 podiums

2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship, Van Amersfoort Racing