Williams team principal James Vowles has suggested that Franco Colapinto's future with the team is unlikely to be settled before the end of the F1 2024 season. Colapinto's impressive performance has caught the attention of Red Bull and Alpine, increasing speculation about a potential move. Vowles aims to assist Colapinto in securing a permanent seat with another team for F1 2025.
Williams team principal James Vowles has hinted that Franco Colapinto ’s future is now unlikely to be resolved before the end of the F1 2024 season amid “interest” from Red Bull and Alpine .With Williams already committed to fielding Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon , however, Vowles has vowed to help Colapinto find a permanent seat with a rival outfit for F1 2025.
PlanetF1.com revealed earlier this month that Red Bull team principal Christian Horner met with James Vowles to discuss a deal for Colapinto at the Brazilian Grand Prix. However, the sudden emergence of Colapinto, who was promoted by Williams four days later, has raised the possibility that Doohan could be ruthlessly dropped before the start of his debut season.
Speaking to media including PlanetF1.com on Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix, however, the Williams boss hinted that the timeline could stretch beyond the Abu Dhabi GP as interested teams work out how to proceed.“I think those teams need to figure out what seats they have and don’t have going into next year before we can ascertain where he’s going, if he’s going there.”
“I’ve done this before in a previous life with Esteban when he took a year out and Esteban is here today and still a strong driver., meanwhile, Vowles reiterated his stance that Colapinto’s future is no closer to being resolved with potential suitors prepared to play the waiting game.
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