Franco Colapinto 'Can't Wait' to Make F1 Debut In Monza, Reveals How He Found Out He Was Being Promoted at Williams Racing

Franco Colapinto is making his debut as Formula 1 driver this weekend at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy.

The 21-year-old Argentinian was promoted from reserve driver to the Williams Racing F1 team earlier this week, replacing Logan Sargeant for the rest of the season.

His promotion marks the first time there will be an Argentine driver on the grid since Gastón Mazzacane, whose last race was in 2001.

Franco was in attendance at previews day on Thursday (August 29)...