How Liberty Media feel about Franco Colapinto’s uncertain F1 future

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Franco Colapinto has been popular figure within the Formula 1 paddock since replacing American Logan Sargeant at Williams.

The 21-year-old made his debut at the Italian Grand Prix in September and within a few weeks, he managed to outscore Sargeant’s career points total by finishing eighth at the Azerbaijan GP.

More points were scored by Franco Colapinto most recently US GP after he pulled off overtakes from the eighth row of the grid, including Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin.

He also held the fastest lap of the race, but that was later taken away from Esteban Ocon as both retaliation for the collision with teammate Alex Albon at the start and to help Alpine in the Constructors’ battle for eighth.

Few could have predicted just how well Colapinto has performed since he joined the team, however, it appears that his future beyond this season might be in doubt.

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Williams already have their lineup confirmed with both Carlos Sainz and Albon, but Colapinto could get further support according to F1 insider Riccardo Ceccarelli speaking on the Motorsport Italia YouTube.

Franco Colapinto could get support from Liberty Media

Journalist Franco Nugues said the Argentine has earned a lot of respect in the F1 paddock and expects to see further interest.

“In just a few races he has earned a lot of respect and that goes beyond Williams, therefore he is one of those guys observed by the other teams,” said Nugues.

In response to the claim, Ceccarelli added: “I think so. In the package there could also be Liberty’s interest in having a driver representing South America.”

Two options remain for Franco Colapinto to race in 2025

Colapinto is reportedly under consideration for the seat at Sauber but they are also assessing whether Valtteri Bottas or Gabriel Bortoleto would be the best fits.

Another option for Colapinto could be to join Red Bull in anticipation of a potential seat at Visa CashApp RB if they decide to promote Liam Lawson for 2025.

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Sergio Perez’s prospects in F1 look unlikely beyond the end of this season, in part due to him failing to match Max Verstappen and breaking clauses in his contract.

Fans of Colapinto were told that they might be ‘angry’ at Colapinto’s next move in F1 if all the pieces do no fall into place for him to secure a drive.