A Weekend to Remember for Franco Colapinto in Formula 1!
Well, well, well, what a joyride we had this weekend, and it wasn’t just any joyride—it was a full-throttle, 200 mph experience! Franco Colapinto, our dear Argentine racing sensation, proved that he’s not just here for the free food at the paddock but to make waves in Formula 1! Starting from the 15th position—yes, you heard that right, 15th—Franco pulled off an impressive finish, crossing the line in 10th place, overtaking legends like Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly. Talk about pulling a rabbit out of a racing glove!
Franco’s Fanfare in Austin
The U.S. Grand Prix was anything but mundane for Franco—filled with Argentine flair and fervor. Our boy shared a delightful reel on social media, captioning it with a cheeky, “What a nice day for some dots.” I mean, who doesn’t like a few polka dots on a Sunday during a Grand Prix? Further heightening the atmosphere, he couldn’t help but notice the overwhelming support from his fellow Argentines. “Incredible how many Argentines were here today, no one can believe it! DON’T TRY TO UNDERSTAND US hahaha!” Seriously, Franco, we’re trying, but the enthusiasm is just contagious!
And the celebrations didn’t stop there! He climbed the fences, waving at the fans who had been waiting behind bars—the right kind of bars, mind you, not the kind you’d pick up a cocktail at after a long day. As the crowd belted out an Argentine anthem, “Come, Come. Sing with me, you will find a friend…”, you could practically feel the Argentine pride vibrating through Austin.
Mother’s Day Madness
In a heartwarming turn, Franco didn’t forget about the important dames in his life, sending out love to his mother via Instagram on Mother’s Day in Argentina. “Happy day mommy I love you so much a little point in your day,” he wrote, complete with cute snapshots from the paddock—because nothing says “I love you” like a couple of photos in a racing jumpsuit. I can just hear the conversation: “Mum, forget the chocolates, I brought you a point in the championship instead!”
Praise from the Top
Now, let’s talk business. James Vowles, the Williams team principal, showered Franco with the kind of praise only a proud parent could muster. He gushed about the weekend’s results, saying, “It was a weekend of mixed feelings… but seeing Franco’s performance, that was just absolutely brilliant.” High praise, indeed! And after a dramatic overtaking maneuver that left Alonso in the dust—“the overtaking of the race,” he calls it—Franco is undoubtedly fast-tracking his way into the hearts of Formula 1 enthusiasts everywhere.
The Road Ahead
But hold your horses; with the Mexican Grand Prix approaching, the spotlight will be even brighter on our rising star. Expect an even larger fanbase to rally around him! Who knows, by the time we hit Brazil, we may just need to roll out an entire Argentinian delegation complete with flags, dances, and the infamous mate tea. Talk about a party on wheels!
In summary, Franco Colapinto’s weekend was like a masterclass in resilience, showcasing not just skill but the power of community and support. Here’s to more overtakes, more points, and a whole lot more Argentine camaraderie in the laps ahead!
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A dream weekend for Franco Colapinto after having demonstrated, once again, that he reached the Formula 1 to stay. The Argentine driver started in 15th place and managed to reach the points, arriving 10th after having surpassed experienced drivers like the Spaniard. Fernando Alonsotwo-time world champion, and the french Pierre Gasly. Happy and to summarize the madness he experienced in the United States Grand Prixthe Argentine shared a reel of photos on his social networks with a message dedicated to his followers.
“What a nice day for some dots,” he wrote, and highlighted how surprised he was with the number of Argentine fans who came to support him in Austin. “Incredible how many Argentines there were today, no one can believe it! DON’T TRY TO UNDERSTAND US hahaha“exclaimed the pilot.
After the race, Colapinto approached the horde of fans who were waiting for him behind bars to celebrate with them. He waved, took photos and signed Argentine flags while people sang: “Come, Come. Sing with me, you will find a friend. That hand in hand, with Colapinto, we are going to go all the way around“. The francomania He was more present than ever in what was the Argentine’s first Formula 1 race on the American continent.
Apart from thanking all the fans for their support, the driver summarized the weekend’s performances. “Very good pace, almost the fastest lap of the race and more points for the team. Very happy after a complicated qualy!”, highlighted the man from Pilar.
Despite not having obtained the extra point for having achieved the fastest lap (a mark that the Frenchman stole from him Esteban Ocon in the final laps just to prevent Williams from winning the point), Colapinto was very satisfied with his performance and that of his team.
“I have no words to thank you for everything you made us feel this weekend on the circuit, I love you very much,” he closed the message, followed by emojis of the Argentine flag and hearts.
Colapinto and happy day for his mother
Franco Colapinto’s message for his mother on Mother’s Day.
In the midst of all the maelstrom and madness that was generated at the Circuit of the Americas, Franco remembered that Mother’s Day was celebrated in Argentina that Sunday, and he took the time to greet his mother, Andrea Trofimczuk, through their Instagram stories. “Happy day mommy I love you so much a little point in your day“wrote the pilot along with two photos of him and his mother in the paddock.
Both Franco and Williams have a lot to celebrate after this weekend, but in Formula 1 the clock doesn’t stop ticking. Next weekend the Mexican Grand Prix is held, where the Argentine fan base is expected to grow even more, although it will certainly be surpassed in the Brazilian Grand Prix the following weekend.
Praise from James Vowles, Williams’ boss
Franco Colapinto and James Vowles. Photo Twitter
Meanwhile, the Argentine driver receives praise from his team, especially from his boss, James Vowleswho once again surrendered at the feet of his bet after making the decision to exclude the American Logan Sargeant.
“It was a weekend of mixed feelings. Until today (Sunday) we had not executed anything perfectly enough to score points. But in the race we saw an absolutely brilliant performance by Franco and a great effort from the team to score a single point, but an important point in the fight with Alpine and the position in the championship,” he reflected in a video that the Pilarense team shared on their social networks.
And he closed: “What I take away from this weekend is to see that we have a competitive car. In the race we fought with Aston Martin and we were able to overtake him on the track. In fact, for me Franco’s maneuver to pass Alonso was ‘ the overtaking of the race’. Seeing Franco start from the left, on the outside, and steal the position…”.
