Franco Colapinto Cleared to Race Las Vegas GP After 50G Qualifying Crash

The Williams driver, who escaped serious injury in a high-impact crash, will start from the pit lane after extensive overnight repairs to his car.

Franco Colapinto suffered a 50G impact during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, crashing into the barriers after losing control at Turn 15 in cold and slippery conditions.
Despite walking away from the crash, Colapinto underwent a thorough medical evaluation and was cleared to race following a follow-up check on Saturday.
Williams confirmed that his car required extensive overnight repairs, including setup changes, which will see him start the race from the pit lane instead of his original 14th grid position.
The crash added to Williams' recent financial strain, with the team incurring nearly $10 million in damages from five major incidents across the last three races.
Colapinto, who joined Williams mid-season and has shown promising performances, remains unconfirmed for a 2025 seat but has been linked to potential moves to other teams such as Red Bull and Audi.