La Derecha Diario Franco Colapinto reached a historic milestone among Argentine F1 drivers
At just 22 years old, the Buenos Aires native has joined the ranks of national drivers with the most laps completed in the top category of motorsport
Formula 1 shared on its social media a special statistic featuring Franco Colapinto. The young Argentine driver reached fifth place in the historical ranking of compatriots with the most laps completed in the most prestigious category of motorsport.
"Gaining experience. After the Hungarian GP, Colapinto is already among the five Argentine drivers with the most laps in F1," the official championship account highlighted on Instagram, recognizing the growth of the 22-year-old from Buenos Aires.
With this achievement, Colapinto joins a select group of figures who have left their mark in the top tier, consolidating his place among the most outstanding national representatives in this demanding international arena.
The historical ranking for now is as follows:
- Carlos Reutemann (6986 laps in 11 seasons[1972 to 1982])
- Juan Manuel Fangio (3022 laps in 8 seasons[1950 to 1958])
- José Froilán González (1296 laps in 9 seasons[1950 to 1957 and 1960])
- Gastón Mazzacane (1057 laps in 2 seasons[2000 and 2001])
- Franco Colapinto (853 laps in 2 seasons[2024 and 2025])
- Roberto Mieres (790 laps in 3 seasons[1953 to 1955])
- Esteban Tuero (613 laps in 1 season[1998])
- Carlos Menditeguy (517 laps in 7 seasons[1953 to 1960])
- Onofre Marimón (428 laps in 3 seasons[1951, 1953, and 1954])
When F1 returns
Once the Formula 1 summer break ends, Franco Colapinto's next race will be at the Netherlands Grand Prix, which will take place at the Zandvoort circuit from August 29 to 31.
Netherlands GP schedule
Friday, August 29
- FP1 | 7:30 to 8:30 am
- FP2 | 11 to 12 pm
Saturday, August 30
- FP3: 6:30 to 7:30 am
- Qualifying: 11 to 12 pm
Sunday, August 31
- Race | 10 am
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