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Franco Colapinto has issued a plea for Argentina to return to the Formula 1 calendar after drawing a huge crowd in a demo run in Buenos Aires.
Franco Colapinto’s impressive demo run in Buenos Aires drew a massive crowd of around 600,000 people, reigniting his plea for Argentina to return to the Formula 1 calendar. The event, named Mercado Libre presents: Franco Colapinto Road Show Buenos Aires 2026, showcased the Alpine driver in his home neighborhood of Palermo in a 2km street circuit. Colapinto thrilled fans by driving a 2012 Lotus E20, then paying tribute to Juan Manuel Fangio with a run in the Mercedes W196. His success in F1 and strong fanbase make him a compelling advocate for a Grand Prix in Argentina, which hasn’t happened since 1998. Despite some fan behavior issues, there’s no doubt that a race in Argentina would be a major success, given Colapinto’s popularity and skill.
