Franco Colapinto today in Formula 1: he finished tenth in Austin and managed to score a point in the drivers’ championship | Ferrari went 1-2 in the Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas

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2024-10-21 00:07:00

James Vowles’ praise for Colapinto

After the Formula 1 race ended at the United States Grand Prix, Williams boss James Vowles congratulated Franco Colapinto on his tenth place finish in the race. “Franco, it was just a super super race. Yes, come on, well done. That was perfect. Very very well done. I can’t wait to see what we can do in the next races. The car is fast, that’s what you showed today in the race. So I can’t wait to see what we can do. I understand a little more what the team brought, what we can do in qualifying. Come on, let’s keep moving forward,” Vowles said in radio communication.

Colapinto: “I am happy with the result and have good expectations for what is to come”

Franco Colapinto analyzed his performance in the race in Austin, United States, in which he placed tenth and said he was “happy with the result” and with “very good expectations for what is to come.”

“We did a good job. We made a little jump compared to yesterday’s sprint and I’m happy about that, because the change we made was felt, what we had worked on together with the team, with the mechanics, and they deserved a result. like that. They deserved some points,” the Argentine said before the press.

And he added: “Obviously I would have liked to finish ninth. I was pushing hard to try to catch Lawson, but it was very complicated because the tires were heating up very quickly.”

Although his competitive spirit always leads him to want more, Colapinto stated that it was “more than positive today.” “It was a very good race, with a very good pace. We showed that we are very strong and that is the most positive thing for the two remaining races in America,” he stated.

“It’s a big step in the first weekend and we have very good expectations for what’s to come,” he concluded.

Mexico, the new one for Colapinto

After a historic race in Austin, United States, in which Franco Colapinto came in tenth place, The Argentine will get back into his Williams car to compete in the Formula 1next weekend.

It will be in the Mexican Grand Prix 2024, which will take place from October 25 to 27.

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