Who is Martín Ponte, the pilot who scammed a boy with leukemia whom Franco Colapinto helped

The Argentinian Franco Colapinto joined, through their social networks, to collaborate with Nicanor, a child who is raising funds to be able to travel from Santa Cruz to Garraham Hospital to undergo treatment for leukemia.

The man from Pilar came to collaborate with the cause after learning of the complaint made by Eliana, the minor’s mother, to the former pilot. Martin Pontewho had offered to help, but shared the child’s flayer with modified bank details, referring to a personal account.

Not only did he keep the money of his followers, But he also asked other colleagues who later contacted Nicanor’s mother for collaboration. because the data shared by Ponte did not match the recipient.

Through a news story shared by Comodoro 24, Colapinto learned about the child’s case and what happened to the pilot from Concord – who has not come out to talk about it -, so on his “X” account he asked his followers to collaborate with the cause.

Juan Martin Ponte was born on October 27, 1985 in Concordia, Entre Ríos, and he is 39 years old. He is a former national motorsports driver and currently works as a sports journalist, collaborating with ESPN.

He began his career in karting and then went on to compete in various categories, such as Top Race, TC Track and T.C.where he competed in 164 races, obtaining one victory. He was also invited to the TC Mouras. His debut in motorsports was in 1998 in the Entrerriana Formulaand throughout his career he participated in international competitions in Italy and USA. In 2004, he achieved his only title in motorsports, becoming champion of the Formula TR 2000 Pro Series.

A few minutes later, Eliana published a photograph thanking all the people who helped with the collection – which reached more than two million pesos, which was what was required to undergo the treatment in Buenos Aires – and all the pilots of the country that joined.

Franco Colapinto’s wink at the arrival of Formula 1 to Argentina

The Formula 1 account shared on its networks a new anniversary of the arrival of the highest category of motorsports to the countrywhich happened for the first time in 1953.

In his Instagram stories, the Pilar native cited the F1 account and assured that he has “more desire than us” that a Grand Prix will be held again in Buenos Aires.

On the other hand, in the comments, he was in favor of Formula 1 returning to Argentina: “It’s time for me to come back. “A handle of a pink car in full drive by Gálvez”.

This excited Argentine sports fans, who want to experience a Grand Prix again at the “Oscar and Juan Gálvez” racetrack, as the Secretary of Tourism and Sports had declared, Daniel Scioli which could happen in 2027.