Franco Colapinto ‘proud’ after advancing to Q3 for the first time in F1

Franco Colapinto’s first time attacking the Baku City Circuit — as a driver at any level, let alone Formula 1 — got off to a rocky start.

While we still do not know how his Azerbaijan Grand Prix will end, his qualifying Saturday at the Baku City Circuit was something special.

The rookie Williams driver stormed into Q3, and at moments earlier in the session posted times that had his name atop the sheets with the likes of Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and other more experienced drivers. He ultimately qualified ninth, an achievement he described as an “amazing feeling” in his post-session comments.

To achieve Q3 in only my

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