Franco’s call-up to Williams Racing came mid-season, making him the first Argentinian driver to hit the F1 grid since 2001. It’s the kind of opportunity every racer dreams about, and Franco made it count. Right from the start, he showed he wasn’t just there to fill a seat. His bold driving and raw pace were on full display, none more so than in Azerbaijan, where he crossed the line in eighth to claim his first F1 points—and Argentina’s first since 1982.