Franco Colapinto joins Williams Academy and MP Motorsport

La Williams Academy has its new member. Logan sargeant having left it to be established in F1 still within the same group, Franco Colapinto came to join it for the 2023 campaign, thus following in the footsteps of his compatriot and former driver of Formula 1, Carlos Reutemann.

Welcome to the team, @FranColapinto! 👋

Franco joins the Williams Driver Academy and will race with @OfficialMPteam in @FIAFormula3 this season! 🤩#WeAreWilliams

- Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) January 9, 2023

« It’s an honor to join Williams as an academy driver, savors the Argentinian. This is one of the most decorated teams in Formula 1 history and I look forward to following in the footsteps of my compatriot Carlos Reutemann. » Indeed, Lole, as he was nicknamed, defended the colors of Williams full-time in 1980 and 1981 before suddenly retiring after just two Grands Prix in 1982.

Franco Colapinto returns to F3

But this announcement from Williams was accompanied by a second. This one still concerns Franco Colapinto. New member of the Grove academy, the native of Pilar (north of Buenos Aires) will complete a new season in F3. Slight difference compared to 2022 since he will no longer drive for VAR but for MP Motorsport, the team with which he competed in Formula Renault and FRECA in the past.

It is an honor to see that you have formed part of @WilliamsRacing as pilot of the academy! It's an incredible opportunity because it's super agradecido. Thanks to all Williams for trusting me. pic.twitter.com/hyE91t10xP

— Franco Colapinto (@FranColapinto) January 9, 2023

« I am very happy to confirm that I am returning to MP Motorsport for the 2023 F3 season, continues the person concerned. I had a lot of fun with the team in Formula Renault and FRECA and we achieved good results together. The goal is to aim even higher this time. My first year in F3 has been all about learning and I will use all the knowledge gained to aim for the title next year. " The tone is set.

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