Franco Colapinto’s viral Argentina holiday: butcher selfie, choc milk | OneFootball

The Argentine Alpine driver took advantage of the Formula 1 break to relax in the Buenos Aires town, where he was seen mingling with locals and featured in snapshots that quickly went viral.

Franco Colapinto is spending his last days of rest in Argentina before returning to the demanding Formula 1 routine, and he chose an unexpected destination to unwind: San Andrés de Giles. The presence of the Alpine driver did not go unnoticed and caused quite a stir among the residents of the Buenos Aires town.

During his stay, Colapinto appeared relaxed, approachable, and always willing to greet and take photos with those who recognized him. Many locals took advantage of his visits to various shops in town to snap a picture with the young driver, who moved about the city with complete ease.

One of the scenes that drew the most attention was his visit to a local butcher shop, where he agreed to take a selfie with the butcher.

The image, which later began circulating among motorsport fans, became part of a series of everyday snapshots that reinforced the simple and approachable image of the Argentine racer.

The trip to San Andrés de Giles came after Colapinto returned to the country to spend the holidays with his family in Pilar. In that context, he also took the opportunity to reunite with friends and enjoy various activities typical of the break. In his first days in Argentina, the driver attended an Airbag concert with his group of friends, played padel with Carlos Tévez at the World Padel Center in Nordelta, and worked out at the gym wearing a Club Atlético Pilar jersey. In addition, before Christmas, he shared a sushi dinner with his friend Bizarrap. After completing the 2025 Formula 1 season with Alpine, Colapinto is making the most of his break while the team works on a new model with which they hope to make a leap in performance for next year.

It later began circulating among motorsport fans, becoming part of a series of everyday snapshots that reinforced the simple and approachable image of the Argentine racer.

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