Colapinto will find F1 with a number and emblematic sponsor in 2023

The Argentine promise with aspirations in the highest category is preparing for a new year in Formula 3; the news.

Franco Colapinto continues to finalize details for its new season on formula 3, even always with the long-awaited Formula 1 as a goal. Now, it has become known what number will you use in its continuation to MP Motorsport and that will receive emblematic state support.

Certainly their number is not so symbolic: take 10, in the best style of Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona in football, leaving the 29 his car wore last year.

As for the sponsor, after the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the final season with the campaign “Visit Argentina”, now he will join his work YPF, none other than the state energy company.

The 19-year-old Argentine warns that in 2023 his goal is glory in the category: “My first year in F3 was to learn and now I will use that knowledge to aim for the title.” According to Infobae, the new contract with MP Motorsport is for two seasons, the first in F3 and the next with the chance to move to Formula 2, Subject to good returns.

Before the start of the season, there will be three official events: Sakhir (February 14-16), Barcelona (April 13-14) and Imola (April 18-19).

Colapinto, at Williams Academy

In another step towards the great dream of driving Formula 1, Colapinto will join the Williams team pilots academy.

“It is an honor to join Williams Racing as an Academy driver. It is one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history and I want to follow in the footsteps of my countryman Carlos Reuteman. It was an incredible opportunity for which I will always be grateful. I thank everyone at Williams for their trust in me.“He said at the announcement of his inclusion in the British team.