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Colapinto interview: "I know what I can do, I was expecting to be quick"

Franco Colapinto has surprised the outside world with his impressive Formula 1 performances for Williams since an unexpected Monza debut. But himself? Not so much.

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Williams boss Vowles defends timing of Colapinto decision

Williams boss James Vowles insists he has no regrets over waiting to promote Franco Colapinto to a race seat as he would not have hit the ground running in the way he has.

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Who should get the second Sauber F1 2025 seat? Our writers have their say

Although there are technically still a couple of seats available on the 2025 Formula 1 grid, only the second spot at Sauber is really up for grabs.

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Williams wants Colapinto on 2025 F1 grid, open to Sauber talks

Williams team principal James Vowles believes "you have to let good drivers race" as he weighs up working with Audi to find a permanent Formula 1 seat for Franco Colapinto.

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Colapinto hopes Baku points prove he 'deserves' F1 seat

Franco Colapinto hopes his points finish in Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix shows his talent and that he is deserving of a berth at Williams, after it let Logan Sargeant go prematurely.

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Colapinto hopes Baku points score proves he 'deserves' F1 seat

Franco Colapinto hopes his points finish in Formula 1’s 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix shows his talent and that he is deserving of a berth at Williams, after it let Logan Sargeant go prematurely.

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The timeline of Adrian Newey's decision to move to Aston Martin

Adrian Newey admitted that he didn't know where his Formula 1 future lay after his decision to quit the Red Bull team. There were plenty of options on the table from other teams, but projects outside of F1 and even retirement were considered by the revered designer.

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Williams loaded Colapinto with "more information than a human can take"

Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles says he was impressed with how the team's rookie driver Franco Colapinto managed a mid-season debut in Italy.

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Ferrari and Santander announce sponsorship deal to end after 2024

Spanish banking giant Santander and Ferrari will conclude their sponsorship agreement at the end of 2024 as the reported $60 million-a-year deal comes to an end.

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Ferrari and Santander announce sponsorship to end

Santander and Ferrari will conclude their sponsorship agreement at the end of 2024 as the reported $60million a year deal comes to an end.

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Vowles apologises to Schumacher over “isn’t special” remark

Williams Formula 1 team boss James Vowles has apologised to Mick Schumacher for remarks he made about him not being “special.”

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Wolff: Vowles "could have done without" Schumacher comments

Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff says Williams' James Vowles "could have done without" his blunt evaluation of Mick Schumacher.

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Williams chose Colapinto because Schumacher "isn't special"

Williams team principal James Vowles recalled the decision process that will lead to Franco Colapinto making his F1 debut, as the team turned down options in Liam Lawson and Mick Schumacher.

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Vowles: "Almost unfair" to keep Sargeant in Williams F1 seat

James Vowles reckoned it would have been "almost unfair" on Logan Sargeant if Williams had persisted with his services, noting that the American had "reached the limit" of his F1 potential.

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Does Williams' call to drop Sargeant for Colapinto make sense?

Following months of giving Logan Sargeant the benefit of the doubt, a costly crash in Zandvoort has finally prompted Williams to replace him with youngster Franco Colapinto. How justified is Williams' call and is the young Argentine the right replacement?

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American Driver Logan Sargeant Replaced In Formula 1

Logan Sargeant replaced by Franco Colapinto at Williams in F1 mid-season for performance reasons. Colapinto aims to enhance team's points-scoring chances i...

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Colapinto replaces Sargeant at Williams for remainder of F1 season

Formula 2 race-winner Franco Colapinto will drive for Williams for the rest of the F1 season as Logan Sargeant’s replacement.

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Schumacher and Lawson main options if Williams replaces Sargeant for Monza

Mick Schumacher and Liam Lawson have emerged as leading contenders for Williams if the Grove-based squad elects to make a driver change from this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

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Wolff confirms Antonelli for Monza FP1, rules out Williams cameo

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has officially confirmed youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli will make his F1 practice debut with the team at next weekend's Italian Grand Prix but has ruled out any short-term loan to Williams.

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Wolff confirms Antonelli FP1 for Monza, rules out Williams cameo

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Williams investigating why own scans said new F1 floor was legal

Williams is seeking answers as to why its own pre-event scans of its updated Formula 1 car suggested its revised floor complied with the regulations.

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Albon seeing Williams’ long-term F1 progress despite current form

Alex Albon is adamant Williams is making progress, even if it might seem the team is going backwards.

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Exclusive: Albon seeing Williams’ long-term progress

Alex Albon is adamant Williams is making progress - even if it might seem the team is going backwards.

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Exclusive: Why Vowles believes Williams F1 culture will survive short-term pain

James Vowels is not pressing the panic button, despite seeing Williams' rate of progress slow during the 2024 season. At the end of the last campaign, Vowles had seen the team climb up to seventh in the constructors' championship and it had amassed 28 points. In doing so, he received…

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