Francesco Collapinto: I've come to Formula One to stay
Collapinto has been one of the standout performers in Formula 3 this season, taking three wins and four podiums in the opening nine races
The Argentine driver is now looking to make the step up to F1 in 2024, and he believes he has the talent and determination to succeed at the highest level
Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport, and every young driver dreams of one day reaching the grid. For Francesco Collapinto, that dream is now closer than ever before.
The Argentine driver has been one of the standout performers in Formula 3 this season, taking three wins and four podiums in the opening nine races. His performances have seen him move into title contention, and he is now one of the favorites to take the championship.
If Collapinto can win the Formula 3 title, he would be the first Argentine driver to do so since Esteban Guerrieri in 2012. It would also put him in a strong position to make the step up to Formula 1 in 2024.
Collapinto is confident that he has the talent and determination to succeed in Formula 1. He has already shown that he has the pace to compete with the best drivers in the world, and he is only going to get better with experience.
"I'm not here to play around," Collapinto said. "I've come to Formula One to stay."
Collapinto's performances in Formula 3 have certainly caught the attention of Formula One teams. He has already tested for Williams and Alfa Romeo, and he is expected to get further opportunities in the future.
If Collapinto can continue to impress in Formula 3, he is likely to make the step up to Formula One in 2024. He would be the first Argentine driver to race in Formula One since Esteban Tuero in 1998.
Collapinto's rise to prominence is a reminder that anything is possible in motorsport. The Argentine driver has shown that he has the talent and determination to succeed at the highest level, and he is now on the verge of fulfilling his dream of racing in Formula One.