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Colapinto should be in F1 2025 – even if it costs us points: Vowles

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles is so convinced that Franco Colapinto deserves a drive next season he does not mind the Argentinian returns to take points off of his current team.

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Red Bull "cannot afford" big gap between drivers in 2025 as pressure grows on Perez

Red Bull says it "cannot afford" for there to be a big gap between its two drivers next year, as Sergio Perez faces increasing pressure to end this campaign on a high.

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The three valuable F1 battlegrounds left to play for in 2024

Six races to go: the calendar's final quarter. The business end of the year. The last push. That bit of the year where all the races turn into an amalgamated blob of half-remembered overtakes at weird times of the day, before finally concluding in an Abu Dhabi encounter that will…

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The defining moments of Williams boss Vowles’ rollercoaster season

Formula 1 can be a turbulent ride at times, but for Williams boss James Vowles the 2024 season has been extreme.

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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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Why rookies are suddenly back in fashion in F1

Following several successful cameos in recent months, Formula 1 is set to reverse a trend by welcoming an influx of rookie drivers in 2025.

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The Colapinto effect: Argentina's yearning for its next sporting hero

Franco Colapinto's confident performances haven't just surprised the Formula 1 paddock, but the Williams rookie has also awakened a nation's yearning for its next sporting hero.

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Perez: Colapinto "didn't put a foot wrong" in F1 Singapore GP defence

Sergio Perez doubled his praise of rookie driver Franco Colapinto and reckoned the young Argentine "didn't put a foot wrong" in his defence at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Albon backtracks on Colapinto's "divebomb" criticism

Alex Albon has backtracked on his angry radio message at the start of Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix after team-mate Franco Colapinto's first-corner antics.

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Albon U-turn on Colapinto ‘divebomb’ criticism

Alex Albon has backtracked on his angry radio message at the start of Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix after team-mate Franco Colapinto's first-corner antics.

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Singapore Grand Prix Takeaways: Lando Norris Cruises to Statement Victory

The McLaren driver finally dispelled his starting demons, going wire-to-wire for the third win of his F1 career.

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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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Singapore Grand Prix Preview: Oscar Piastri Eyes Continued Dominance

No one has been better than the 23-year-old Australian over the last seven races, but McLaren has made clear it will prioritize the placement of Lando Norris down the home stretch.

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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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The hidden winner of Bearman's and Colapinto's Baku heroics

The performances of Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix left Haas and Williams with plenty to mull over.

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The two Hulkenberg errors that boosted Colapinto and Bearman in Baku

A "flustered" Nico Hulkenberg’s two late errors boosted rookie Formula 1 drivers Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman, plus Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton, in unseen incidents at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s close.

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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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Formula One rookies indicate bright future after catching eye on streets of Baku

Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman made impressive cameos away from the drama at the front of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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Exclusive: Behind the scenes of Bearman's Haas F1 debut

The day before Autosport sidled into the back of Haas's garage at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Ollie Bearman had already made a point of getting to know all his mechanics working in this critical spot.

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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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Oscar Piastri Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix Amid Dramatic Crashes

Exciting race at Azerbaijan Grand Prix sees Oscar Piastri's daring overtake, George Russell's podium finish, and Lando Norris's impressive comeback.

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Marko hints at post-Singapore target for second RB 2025 driver reveal

Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko says that the RB line-up will be revealed after next week's Singapore Grand Prix as the team is yet to announce Yuki Tsunoda's team-mate for 2025.

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Colapinto: Azerbaijan Q3 result “a dream come true”

Franco Colapinto dedicated his “dream” Azerbaijan Grand Prix ninth-place qualifying result to the Williams engineers who rebuilt his car following a shunt in free practice on Friday.

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Albon: "Rush to get tow" behind Williams' airbox fan blunder which led to fine

Alex Albon put Williams' failure to remove his airbox fan down to a "rush to get the tow" at the end of Formula 1 qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix which earned the team a €5000 fine.

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