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Williams sign F3 winner to driver programme

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Williams have signed 19 year-old and Formula 3 race winner, Franco Colapinto, to their driver academy.

The Argentine driver joins the Williams Racing Driver Academy following an impressive rookie season in F3 with Van Amersfoort.

He claimed a maiden victory in the championship at the Imola round, along with podiums at Austria, Hungary and the Netherlands. This was followed by a win in the sprint race at Monza.

“It’s a real honour to join Williams Racing as an Academy Driver,” he said.

“They are one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history and I am looking forward to following in the footsteps of my fellow countryman Carlos Reutemann.

"It’s an incredible opportunity for which I am forever grateful. Thanks to everyone at Williams for putting their trust in me.“

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Goal to win F3 title in 2023

Colapinto will comPete in F3 again during the 2023 season, however he will be switching to MP Motorsport - who won last year's F2 title.

It's also a team that Colapinto has raced with in the Eurocup and Formula Regional European Championship.

He added: "The goal is to reach even higher this time. My first year in FIA F3 was all about learning and I will use all the knowledge I’ve gathered to aim for the title."

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