The fans braved the elements on Saturday at Interlagos, and Franco (plus Bizarrap) went out to greet them

WATCH: Franco greets the Interlagos crowd

Rain postponed Qualifying left Sprint the only action in Interlagos

REPORT: São Paulo Sprint on rain-hit Saturday

Un episodio muy especial de Team Torque, presentado por Myprotein. A Franco Colapinto se le unen los artistas Bizarrap, Nicki Nicole y Duki.

Team Torque | Franco, Bizarrap, Nicki Nicole & Duki

Alex Albon will start from P9 on Saturday, with Franco Colapinto in P14

REPORT: Best Sprint Qualifying result of 2024

Will Alex and Franco get a Trick or Treat in a spook-tacular game of What's in the Box?

WATCH: What's in the Box?

Hear from our two racers as they complete their first lap of the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend

WATCH: Alex and Franco take their Interlagos track walk

Read what our drivers and Sport Director have shared ahead of the Sprint weekend in Brazil

Franco and Alex preview the São Paulo Grand Prix

Our No43 has made the final five for his move at the United States GP

VOTE: Help Franco win Overtake of the Month

Do you know why there's a familiar looking helmet in the FW46?

The inspiration behind Franco's lid for Mexico and Brazil

Find out what Franco Colapinto shared over the Team Radio as his race came to an end in Mexico

Radio Replay: Mexico City GP Chequered Flag

Only one Williams Racing car crossed the line in the 2024 Mexico City GP

REPORT: No points from our Mexico City Sunday

Williams Racing secured another 2024 Q3 appearance in Mexico City

REPORT: In the top 10 in Mexico Quali

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