Colapinto longs to stage the exhibition in Argentina: ‘A dream’ | OneFootball

The Alpine driver would race on Sunday, April 26, in the Rosedal area, with grandstands for 20,000 spectators.

Although it has not yet been confirmed, the chances of Franco Colapinto driving through the streets of the City of Buenos Aires are growing. As he prepares for his first full season in Formula 1, the Argentine spoke publicly for the first time about the possibility of showing off his car in front of the fans who have always supported him from afar.

According to information revealed by Carburando, Sunday, April 26 would be the date set for this headline event. The route would begin on Sarmiento, continue 400 meters to Av. Libertador, turn at the Monument to the Spaniards, and then go another 750 meters to the end of Plaza Holanda. That being the case, the Rosedal area would be the chosen location for this unprecedented activity in Buenos Aires.

The truth is that the Argentine addressed this possibility and did not hesitate. “It would be incredible. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do because it’s very difficult for people in Argentina,” Colapinto said about how hard it is for them to travel to the races. “I have a huge number of fans and many people supporting me since I was very young, since F3,” the driver said moments later.

Immediately afterward, the Pilar native continued: “It has been 25 years since an Argentine driver raced in F1.” Not stopping there, he went even further. “So I think that for me to be able to bring an F1 car to Argentina, with all these people so passionate and devoted to the sport, would be incredible,” the Alpine driver acknowledged during the interview.

In that sense, he once again emphasized the fans who follow him. “I know it’s very difficult for them to go to the races. It’s a huge effort and an enormous sacrifice,” said the former Williams Racing driver. “For me, for the team, for the sponsors, to be able to bring a car there so they can enjoy it and have the experience would be incredible,” he admitted regarding the positive impact this event would have.

Along the same lines as what was mentioned earlier, he expanded on the subject. “I don’t think there’s anything confirmed or close to happening,” Colapinto said, making it clear that nothing was guaranteed. “But it’s a dream I’ve had since I arrived in F1, and something that in the future would be incredible to see happen,” Franco continued in a similar tone to what he had said moments before.

What Colapinto’s route in Buenos Aires would look like

According to information revealed on Carburando by journalist Leo Regueira, the route begins on Sarmiento, goes 400 meters to Av. Libertador, turns at the Monument to the Spaniards, and then continues another 750 meters to the end of Plaza Holanda. The return would be along the opposite side of the same avenue, and once again it would loop around the Monument to the Spaniards before heading back onto Sarmiento.

The entire Rosedal de Palermo area would host activities with the brands taking part in the event. There would be grandstands all along the inside of the route, a Fan Zone and a pit area for 20,000 people, with tickets to be put on sale. The opposite side of Av. Libertador would be open to the public free of charge.

Of course, the final approval from the team is still pending, and the Argentine driver would not run in the A526, but rather in an older car with the current design and colors. Even so, if confirmed, it would be spectacular news. And although it has not yet been made official, it is increasingly taking shape.

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