Argentinian young gun rewarded for progress in maiden F2 season, replacing Sargeant for Silverstone FP1
Formula 2 racer Franco Colapinto will make his official Formula 1 practice debut for Williams at the British Grand Prix this weekend, replacing Logan Sargeant in first practice. Williams sporting director Sven Smeets said the call-up was a 'reward' for Colapinto's promising start to his F2 rookie season.
“Franco has had a very encouraging start to his debut season in F2 and we are delighted to reward his performances over the past two years with his first FP1 session,' said Smeets. 'We are proud of our talented group of drivers in the Williams Racing Driver Academy and it is important for us to give them the opportunity to progress and have these important chances as they move up the ladder.
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