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F1 star’s grandmother melts hearts as she watches him race for first time
Argentinian F1 star Franco Colapinto recently delighted fans in Buenos Aires by driving two different F1 cars on the streets of his home city, including a legendary Mercedes W196 and a 2012 Lotus E20 rebranded in Alpine colors.
During this special event, around 600,000 fans turned up to see their countryman in action, showcasing the strong support for F1 in Argentina.
Colapinto’s wholesome moment with his grandmother, who watched him drive an F1 car for the first time, was captured on camera, showing her emotional reaction to seeing her grandson in racing gear.
While there is clear enthusiasm for F1 in Argentina, it remains uncertain if the sport will return to the country anytime soon, despite the successful event in Buenos Aires.
Colapinto expressed his love for his fans and country at the event, emphasizing the desire for Argentina to be back on the F1 calendar, reflecting the passion and support for motorsport in the region.
