Williams sign F3 winner to driver programme
Williams have signed 19 year-old and Formula 3 race winner, Franco Colapinto, to their driver academy.
The Argentine driver joins the Williams Racing Driver Academy following an impressive rookie season in F3 with Van Amersfoort.
He claimed a maiden victory in the championship at the Imola round, along with podiums at Austria, Hungary and the Netherlands. This was followed by a win in the sprint race at Monza.
“It’s a real honour to join Williams Racing as an Academy Driver,” he said.
“They are one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history and I am looking forward to following in the footsteps of my fellow countryman Carlos Reutemann.
"It’s an incredible opportunity for which I am forever grateful. Thanks to everyone at Williams for putting their trust in me.“
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Goal to win F3 title in 2023
Colapinto will comPete in F3 again during the 2023 season, however he will be switching to MP Motorsport - who won last year's F2 title.
It's also a team that Colapinto has raced with in the Eurocup and Formula Regional European Championship.
He added: "The goal is to reach even higher this time. My first year in FIA F3 was all about learning and I will use all the knowledge I’ve gathered to aim for the title."
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