On Tuesday Williams rocked the System 1 world, asserting that Logan Sargeant was sidelined with rapid impact and that F2 driver Franco Colapinto could be taking his place for the remainder of the season.
Whereas the concept of such a swap gained momentum over the Dutch Grand Prix, this nonetheless places Colapinto straight into the hearth as he heads to Monza to tackle the “Temple of Pace” at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
The younger driver is happy for the problem.
“I’m wanting ahead to my first full weekend in F1. It’s an thrilling problem and I’m prepared to offer it every thing for this workforce,” stated Colapinto within the workforce’s media preview of the Italian Grand Prix. “To be making my debut on the Temple of Pace is particular with it being such an iconic observe and one I’ve had success at it prior to now. My purpose is to take every thing in, study as a lot as doable and rise up to hurry from FP1 onwards. Hopefully we will have a constructive weekend as a workforce.”
Alexander Albon took a second to reward his former teammate, earlier than turning his consideration to Monza and the duty at hand.
“Firstly, Logan has been an excellent workforce participant for the previous two years, and I do know what he’s able to, so it’s solely a matter of time earlier than he proves this to everybody in no matter he chooses to do subsequent,” started Albon.
“Reflecting on Zandvoort, it was a troublesome weekend, and it’s very important that, as a workforce, we deal with the processes that led to the disqualification whereas acknowledging the silver lining that the automobile was aggressive,” added Albon. “We have now traditionally had a quick automobile in Monza, so I hope we will obtain a robust outcome and rating some factors.”
Sporting Director Sven Smeets famous that whereas factors are the aim for Albon in Monza, the workforce views this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix as a “case of studying” for his or her newly promoted F1 driver.
“We’re wanting ahead to racing in Monza as it’s a distinctive observe which ought to swimsuit the FW46 effectively,” started Smeets. “We shall be seeking to rating some factors with Alex, whereas for Franco it is going to be a case of studying in each session and build up the arrogance and velocity forward of Qualifying and the Race.
“The climate appears to be good all weekend with temperatures over 30°C which can make it an excellent occasion for the hundreds of followers and a superb closure of the European a part of the Championship.”
Colapinto, together with the remainder of the grid, will get their first crack on the revamped “Temple of Pace” on Friday.