With the aim of highlighting new talents, the Formula 1 There is a rule that forces teams to give rookie drivers a chance. This regulation called “rookie test”which usually causes headaches for the teams, offers surprises and great performances.
Sports news presents the corresponding specifications and states the reason Franco Colapinto will test Williams F1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on the final date of the 2023 World Championship. It is worth noting that the Argentine will make a class jump in 2024: he will make his Formula 2 debut with MP Motorsport, a team he already raced for in F3.
What is the rookie test and why will Franco Colapinto test Williams F1 in Abu Dhabi?
The rookie test is a Formula 1 rule that requires teams to test talent. Every driver is forced to give up his car at least once to a young person with no more than two Grand Prix titles.: This happens during the first practice of the weekend (FP1). In the case of Williams, Franco Colapinto, belonging to the English team’s academy, will use Alex Albon’s vehicle. Logan Sargeant, being a rookie this campaign, didn’t have to give up his spot.
The pilot himself published the news on his social networks and did not hide his emotion: “I will be driving @WilliamsRacing F1 at the rookie test in Abu Dhabi. I can’t be happier to think that in a few weeks I will be driving a Formula 1 for the first time. Thank you Williams for this incredible opportunity!”, He wrote.
(1/2) ‼️I will drive his F1 @WilliamsRacing at the Rookie Test in Abu Dhabi. I don’t feel so happy when I think that in a few weeks I will be driving Formula 1 for the first time. Thanks to Williams for this amazing opportunity! pic.twitter.com/JfHkxYOGL4
— Franco Colapinto (@FranColapinto) November 1, 2023
And I add: “Thank you to the government, Matías Lammens, @visitargentina, @marcapaisar, @YPFoficial, @Globant, @bizarrap and @BulletSportsMgt for accompanying me to make history together and fulfill this dream. I hope you are as happy as I am! it’s still long way to go. Keep pushing.”
The fact that Williams chose Colapinto is no small fact: he considers him his main prospect. Right now it’s a very good step, although it’s far from a guarantee that he’ll make his debut Upper limit short term.
Recently Mexican Grand Prixfive groups used the rookie test: Oliver carrier try at Haas, Jack Doohan He did it at Alpine, Frederik Vesti He drove a Mercedes, Theo Pourchaire was chosen by Alfa Romeo and Isaac Hajarby AlphaTauri.
