FRANCO
COLAPINTO
car 43
Argentina's first F1 driver since Zunino in 1981. Alpine signed the Williams reserve after his stand out debut.
Argentina's roar returns to the grid.
It had been over 20 years since Argentina had a full-time F1 driver. Franco Colapinto ended the wait.
Colapinto got a surprise call in 2024 to stand in at Williams. He impressed at once, scoring points in only his second race and showing flashes of real speed, though a few heavy crashes showed his rawness too. The performances, and the wave of Argentine support behind him, put him on the map fast.
Alpine signed him for 2025, but it was a hard year in a slow car at the back of the field, with few points to show. Now in 2026 he gets a full season alongside Pierre Gasly to prove the early promise was real. The hopes of a whole nation travel with him to every race. Argentina has not had a following like this in F1 since the days of Carlos Reutemann.
The Argentine fans bring colour and noise wherever he races. Colapinto is young, quick, and carries a whole country's hopes. That is a story worth following.
A second-year driver in a weak car is a risky bet. Expect ups and downs. His best markets are beat-teammate-Gasly long shots and the odd points prop when the Alpine has a good weekend. Keep stakes small until he strings together clean races.
The file.
- Born
- 27/05/2003Pilar, AR
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Career starts
- 31
- Fastest laps
- 0
In the car.
In their own words.
Career trail.
3 teams
Career path before the current seat.
Quick questions.
How old is Franco Colapinto?
23 years old. Born 27/05/2003 in Pilar, AR.
How many F1 wins does Colapinto have?
0 race wins across 31 career starts, with 0 podium finishes and 0 pole positions.
What team does Colapinto drive for?
BWT Alpine Formula One Team. Car number 43. Open team profile.
Where can I bet on Colapinto podium finishes?
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