Last Formula 1 season Franco Colapinto catapulted into stardom. Named as a midseason replacement at Williams for Logan Sargeant, the young driver impressed in his first races on the grid. Colapinto finished 12 in his debut in Monza and then finished in the points in both the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (where he finished eighth) and the United States Grand Prix (where he finished tenth).

Team principal James Vowles reaffirmed his belief that the Argentine driver "is my driver that I want back in that car" someday.

Williams boss James Vowles has revealed Franco Colapinto, who recently signed as a reserve driver with Alpine, has a deal in place to return to Williams in the future.

James Vowles reiterated his belief a move to Alpine represents the "best opportunity" for Franco Colapinto to make a return to the F1 grid.

Williams boss James Vowles wishes Jack Doohan “success” at Alpine, but ultimately, he wants Franco Colapinto back on the grid. And that is because looking longer term, Colapinto actually is being lined-up for a return to the Williams cockpit.

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will return eventually to Williams after joining Formula One rivals Alpine as reserve, team principal James Vowles said on Friday. Colapinto, 21, made nine starts with Williams last year after being drafted in as replacement for dropped American Logan Sargeant.