Signing Carlos Sainz just a month before putting Franco Colapinto in the FW46, James Vowles stands by his decision as the former Ferrari driver brings a “whole new dimension” to Williams. Last season Williams made the blockbuster announcement on July 29th that they’d signed three-time Grand Prix winner Sainz as Alex Albon’s F1 2025 team-mate.

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed Franco Colapinto is only on loan to Alpine, explaining that he wanted to ensure the Argentine had a chance to race, but that he expects him to

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James Vowles reiterated his belief a move to Alpine represents the "best opportunity" for Franco Colapinto to make a return to the F1 grid.

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will return eventually to Williams after joining Formula One rivals Alpine as reserve, team principal James Vowles said on Friday.

Team principal James Vowles reaffirmed his belief that the Argentine driver "is my driver that I want back in that car" someday.

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will return eventually to Williams after joining Formula One rivals Alpine as reserve, team principal James Vowles said on Friday. Colapinto, 21, made nine starts with Williams last year after being drafted in as replacement for dropped American Logan Sargeant.