Franco Colapinto shares nostalgic post during F1 preseason

Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, gearing up with Alpine for Formula 1, joined a viral social media trend by reflecting on his beginnings with an emotional remark: 'Qué vintage'. His post drew thousands of interactions, including a touching message from his father Aníbal: 'So many joys and some sadnesses'.

Franco Colapinto, the Argentine driver racing with Alpine in Formula 1, posted an emotional update during preseason preparations. He joined a social media trend inviting reflections on early career moments, captioning his origins with 'Qué vintage', which touched fans and sparked thousands of comments.

Among the replies stood out a message from his father, Aníbal Colapinto: 'So many joys and some sadnesses'. This heartfelt note moved the fan community, underscoring family support in the driver's journey to motorsport's top tiers. The post highlights the mix of triumphs and hurdles Colapinto has navigated in his rise.

This family exchange brings a personal touch to the rigorous Formula 1 preseason, as Colapinto aims to solidify his role with Alpine.

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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'.

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Formula 1 team Alpine sparked speculation about Franco Colapinto's future with a cryptic social media post. The message features numbers adding up to 43, the Argentine driver's number, and asks if followers have 'done the maths'. This comes ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, as Flavio Briatore visited Buenos Aires to finalize details with sponsors.

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