This weekend runs the Grand Prix of Spain of the Formula 1where Franco Colapint Dispute his third career of the season in command of his Alpine. So far, things do not march well for the Pillarese, although there is a detail that feeds it to give a plus: The enormous support of Argentine fans.
The arrival of Colapinto to the Great Automobile Circus caused a true “Francomania”since last year, when he debuted in Williams. BarcelonaHeadquarters of the Spanish race, was the living example of the madness albiceleste towards the pilot 43.
From the permanent images of the official transmission, harvested by the huge number of selection shirts with the name of Lionel Messi, to the fan zone of the Montmeló circuit, the Argentine tide was noticed and strongly.
“As is a country with the same language, there are many Argentines here. I hope you enjoy the weekend”he wanted Colapinto, who generated a world stir with his charisma and naturalness.
The fans, dressed in celestial and white flags, returned with shouts and songs in favor of the pilot, who did not stop asking selfies and autographs. Even several tattoos appeared. The fanaticism for Colapinto showed a new chapter in Barcelona.
Unusual: Franco Colapint
Franco Colapinto lived a weekend for oblivion in Barcelona. After facing some problems with his car in free practices, the Argentine went on the track for the classification this Saturday. After having shown a good pace during his first fast laps, the Argentine had a failure in the A525 which prevented him from going on track for a last turn and, as a consequence, he ended up being overcome by the rest of the pilots until he fell to the 19th position.
“It’s a shame when he leaves you without the chance of fighting in La Qualy, more in Q1“said the Pillarense visibly frustrated in the post -classification interview. Then, the team itself confirmed that the problem He was in the car gearbox.
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The failure in the car that left the classification to Franco Colapinto
After free practices with difficulties, Colapinto had begun in good way the Q1. However, every change when the Argentine was in the Pitlane willing to leave to mark his last qualifying time.
With a long row of cars behind, the Argentine advanced very slowly, which generated frustration of his rivals and showed that The car had a serious problem. After a few seconds, the rest of the cars began to pass it through the side so as not to waste time and be able to go on the track.
Despite trying, after a few seconds of hope, the Argentine received the worst order: “Turn off. Sorry, friend”they told Colapinto from Boxes.
Visibly frustrated, the native of Pilar paid attention, turned off the car and set out to go down to return to the boxes, but not before giving a Little blow with the hand to the left front tire.
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