Colapinto Denies F1 Seat Rumors

Franco Colapinto Confirms He’s Not Competing for Stake Seat

Franco Colapinto has officially denied rumours that he could replace Gabriel Bortoleto in the Stake seat in F1 for the upcoming season. The Argentine driver insists that competing for the position was never a realistic option for his F1 career.

F1 Seat Speculations

Prior to the official announcement confirming that Bortoleto would retain his Stake seat , there had been speculation that Colapinto, currently the F2 points leader , could also be in the running for the position. Along with Bortoleto, young drivers such as Theo Pourchaire , as well as current drivers such as Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu , were also mentioned. However, both Bottas and Zhou have confirmed that they have no plans to race in F1 in 2025.

Colapinto’s Future with Red Bull

While Colapinto may not get his chance with Stake, he could still find a new opportunity within the Red Bull family . If that happens, he could race alongside Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda in the RB team. This opens up new possibilities for Colapinto in the ever- changing F1 driver market .

No Plans to Partner with Nico Hülkenberg

Colapinto also confirmed that partnering Nico Hülkenberg at Stake was never a viable option. After an impressive stint at Williams , he was considered one of F1’s brightest prospects . However, with Carlos Sainz joining the Williams team, Colapinto’s chances there were dashed.

Seeking New Opportunities in F1

Colapinto is currently considering his short-term options , stressing that his priority is to continue racing and pursue future F1 opportunities. He understands that not having a seat for next year is a difficult hurdle.

Respect for Gabriel Bortoleto’s Talent

Despite not having a chance at the Stakes seat, Colapinto paid tribute to Bortoleto and insisted he deserved his F1 opportunity. “Gabriel really deserved it. He’s a great guy, very fast,” Colapinto said. He also admitted that closing the door was not easy, but understood that the Stakes seat was no longer a viable option for him.

Franco Colapinto has made his position in F1 clear and expressed his respect for his fellow drivers. With new opportunities ahead, fans are looking forward to seeing where Colapinto’s journey will take him on this challenging path . His perseverance and determination could open new doors in the world of F1.