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Franco Colapinto expresses his surprise at Lionel Messi’s F1 knowledge after ‘dream meeting’ at the Miami GP.
Franco Colapinto was pleasantly surprised by Lionel Messi’s Formula 1 knowledge during their meeting at the Miami Grand Prix, calling it a ‘dream meeting’ between the two Argentinians.
Colapinto has been performing well under F1’s latest regulations, currently holding the 11th position after four rounds of the 2026 campaign driving for Alpine.
His recent achievement of finishing 7th, later promoted to 6th, at the Miami International Autodrome marked a significant milestone in his career, being the best result for an Argentine driver since 1982.
Meeting Messi, his sporting idol, at the event was a highlight for Colapinto, emphasizing the uniqueness of the moment without cameras or marketing, just genuine interaction.
Messi, along with his teammate Rodrigo de Paul, attended the race weekend as guests of Alpine’s engine supplier, Mercedes, displaying surprising knowledge and interest in F1.
Colapinto aims to build on his success and break into the top 10 of the drivers’ standings as he heads into the Canadian GP weekend, with high hopes for further achievements in the season.
