Franco Colapinto has surprised the outside world with his impressive Formula 1 performances for Williams since an unexpected Monza debut. But himself? Not so much.
Colapinto was dropped into the Williams to replace the struggling Logan Sargeant from September's Italian Grand Prix onwards. At the time questions were raised over whether or not the Argentinian F2 prospect was ready, and whether team boss James Vowles was taking a huge risk by turning to a fresh-faced rookie to help Williams score vital points, having had just a single free practice outing with its 2024 car. Three races on, Vowles has now been asked by those same journalists why he didn't bring in Colapinto sooner.
