Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and title defender Max Verstappen were adamant Franco Colapinto deserves a seat in Formula 1 for the future. While the rumor mill surrounding the Argentine driver’s future continues to turn, the 21-year-old is earning plenty of praise for his showings in the current season.

Hamilton was the first to talk on the matter, as he shared a spot with Colapinto during the driver’s Media Day on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

“He’s done an incredible job,” said the British driver. “The majority of us have a bit of a run-up [before getting to an F1 seat]. [Colapinto] didn’t have that, so to be called upon at the last minute and be thrown into the deep end in this sport, he did a fantastic job.”

The Mercedes driver, who will be moving to Ferrari for the 2025 season, recalled having a “great little battle” with Colapinto in his very first race and highlighted the Argentine driver was racing........

© Buenos Aires Herald