Aníbal Colapinto, father of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, shared emotional anecdotes about his son's Formula 1 career. He revealed an unexpected coincidence between Franco and a category champion, as well as the family story behind the iconic number 43. The father got teary-eyed recalling the beginnings in Europe, describing them as 'wonderful'.
Franco Colapinto, current Alpine driver in Formula 1, has captured attention not only for his track performance but also for the personal stories surrounding his career. His father, Aníbal Colapinto, offered moving revelations in recent interviews published by TN.
In one, Aníbal highlighted an unexpected coincidence between his son and a Formula 1 champion, though specifics are not detailed in the available descriptions. He also recalled Franco's beginnings in Europe with enthusiasm: “It was wonderful,” he emphasized, referring to the Argentine driver's first steps in continental motorsport.
In another revelation, Aníbal got teary-eyed recounting the emotional family story behind the number 43, Franco's registered mark in Formula 1. He described the driver's gesture as a great family tribute, underscoring the affectionate bond that inspires his career. These anecdotes, shared in videos and articles, highlight the Colapinto family's unwavering support in Franco's rise to motorsport's elite.
The publications, dated January 31 and February 1, 2026, emphasize paternal pride and the human context behind Colapinto's success at Alpine.
