Hear what Franco had to say after Williams Racing took took two cars to Q3

WATCH: Franco on a "proud moment for everyone" after Baku Quali

Friday Practice is complete, read more about our first day on track in Azerbaijan

REPORT: Building our way into the Baku weekend

We caught up with Franco Colapinto immediately after FP2 to get his reflections on Friday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

WATCH: Franco hails "the heroes of the day" after Friday Practice in Baku

Franco Colapinto shares his thoughts ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

WATCH: Join Franco on a Track Walk around Baku

The Williams Racing duo and Sporting Director preview the Azerbaijan GP

Alex and Franco preview our weekend in Baku

On a trip back to Buenos Aires with Gulf Oil International in August, Franco popped into the famous local pizzeria, El Cuartito

WATCH: Franco visits famous Buenos Aires pizzeria

Discover what was shared over the airwaves as Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto crossed the line at Monza

Radio Replay: Italian GP Chequered Flag

Alex records another point-scoring finish as Franco impresses on debut

REPORT: An incredible afternoon in Italy

In his own words, Franco Colapinto explains his emotions about getting the call to drive in Formula 1 ahead of his debut in Monza

"You never choose your moment" - Franco ahead of his F1 debut

Alex reached another Q3 around Monza while a slight error cost Franco

REPORT: In the mix after Italian GP Qualifying

Our first day at the Temple of Speed is complete, here’s how Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto fared on Friday of the Italian Grand Prix

REPORT: Finding our feet in Monza

We caught up with Franco Colapinto after his first full day behind the wheel of the FW46 at Monza

WATCH: Franco's Friday Thoughts in Monza

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