Have a great year. Franco Colapinto toured This Monday Buenos Aires in the historic Shelby Cobra, midway through an interview with SportsCenter. There the Argentine driver spoke of his pride in being so close to Formula 1..
The Argentine Formula 2 driver is taking advantage of his days off in the country during the aforementioned category holiday. Driving a Cobra Motorsport, he stopped at the Spanish Monument, the Law School of the University of Uba, the National Museum of Fine Arts and the Planetarium, among many other places in the capital.
The man from Pilar, who made his debut this year in the second most important category in world motorsport, took part in the Gulf round in Buenos Aires, where the oil company is the official sponsor of the Williams Racing Formula 1 team and Colapinto.
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“I was doing everything, It’s nice to have a day like this, it was a dream, it’s a car with so much history“I’m never in winter; I haven’t been here for about six years. It’s very nice to share it with all the Argentines, because everyone can see me driving in my country. It’s a very special event,” he explained.
“It’s a great honor to be the person closest to Formula 1. Every year I take a step closer to the dream. I’ve already entered Formula 1. I’ve seen a lot of drivers who were my role models, but I didn’t have anyone from my country to support. Today the kids have to enjoy it, and I’m proud that they follow me. I like that you can enjoy my successes When things are going well, it’s a peace of mind to know you have that support. When I started, I didn’t have a sponsor. “I enjoy it, and these things entertain me,” Colapinto admitted.
“Italy always feels good to me. It’s a track with a long history and I’ve done well there, there are very good races. You have to prepare mentally and physically,” he said.
“Here I’ve eaten too much barbecue, too much meat, and I want to overdose on meat now and then eat chicken there,” said the young pilot.
Returning to the 2024 experience, he stressed:We took a very big step to racing in F-2. It was a beautiful experience to see so many people. Little by little I began to understand a little more what it generates in the boys. You can see the support and fanaticism that we Argentines have throughout the sport..
“Your parents have to say yes, but my first choice was to live alone in Europe. I knew I wouldn’t be able to do that in Argentina. At first they didn’t want to, he was too young. The important thing is to get up with the desire to keep fighting, to see what you have to improve. “The beautiful thing about sport is that it always gives you revenge, whatever you do, the important thing is to know that you gave your best,” Colapinto commented.
“When dreams come true, everything that comes after them begins to become a goal, a more clear goal. You begin to feel that this is more of a possibility than just a dream.“I knew I was going to be the one who got the chance, I’m my own brand, I have to sell myself as if I can be the best. I tried to do my best on the track. There are a lot of factors to consider, it’s not just about driving,” he added.
“Here in Argentina we are very passionate; we offer the best.“We have to try to be calm, to enjoy the moment. I really enjoy it, I don’t want you to go down, I enjoy it. There are a lot of situations that happen and the pilot is the last to decide, although there are people who help you. Argentines have that ‘egg’, you always have something extra that maybe Europeans don’t have.”
“You have to go step by step. Opportunities come when you work hard, and I understand that a little bit more.“Bizzarabe is a great guy,” said the River fan, who was unable to see him on Thursday in Cordoba, against Talleres, in the South American Libertadores Championship. “I told him a little bit about my story and we became friends; he is one of the people who has helped me the most.”
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