Franco Colapinto has rapidly become one of the most popular drivers on the Formula 1 grid. The combination of immense pace on track and charisma off it makes him a highly marketable athlete. Colapinto only joined the Formula 1 grid at the end of August after Logan Sargeant lost his Williams seat. James Vowles ultimately decided to promote from within, looking to the outstanding talent in his academy. Expectations were limited. While Colapinto was performing well in Formula 2 – he ranked sixth in the championship before his F1 move – he wasn’t necessarily seen as one of the best emerging talent…
