It is the great sensation of Formula 1 in recent weeks. The Colapintomania has unleashed The passion for car racing in Argentinaa country that is going all out for what it loves and that has not loved Formula 1 for too long. Franco Colapinto is once again exciting a fan base that has been inactive for more than two decades. But there is a threat.
Despite Colapinto is standing out in his first races in Formula 1scoring points even on a circuit as difficult as Baku, it seems unlikely that he will continue on the grid. Williams has already begun manoeuvres to ensure that Colapinto does not disappear from Formula 1, but right now it is unlikely.
Williams wants Colapinto at Sauber, but Bortoleto is Audi’s choice
Right now Franco Colapinto is the topic of conversation in Argentina. Talk shows, streaming, celebrities… everyone is talking about the first Argentine driver in 23 years. The Formula 1 circuits have suddenly been filled with Argentine flags, and there are even those who are calling for a Grand Prix in La Pampa.
Although it has been away from Formula 1 for a long time, Argentina is a mainstay in the early days of the competition. However, they have one of the best drivers in history, Juan Manuel Fangio, and other heroes such as Carlos Reutemann or José Froilán González. Everyone dreams that Colapinto is the new Argentine herobut it may not run in 2025.
In fact, it is certain that Colapinto will not be at Williams next season. The English team already has him under contract Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainztheir star signing. But Colapinto’s eighth position in Baku, in only his second race, has made Williams react to find a place for him.
Williams boss James Vowles has revealed he is in talks with Sauber about making room for Colapinto for 2025. The future Audi team is the only one still with a spot available in its squad, but Colapinto has a problem: Negotiations with Gabriel Bortoleto are very advanced.
Fernando Alonso’s representative is Audi’s big wish. He is on his way to win Formula 2, in which Colapinto has raced, in his first year after having done the same in Formula 3, something that until now only Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Oscar Piastri, three Formula 1 cracks, have done. In addition, he is Brazilian, and would bring a lot of support behind him.
The only stumbling block was that McLaren might not release him, but it seems that the Woking team is willing not to keep Bortoleto. So Colapinto may be on the bench for a year to cool down the Formula 1 craze in Argentina.
Source: www.motorpasion.com
