Colapinto arrives in China in Boca piluso, fans go wild at airport | OneFootball

After finishing 14th in Australia, the Argentine driver flew to the Asian country and had a warm encounter with his fans at the airport.

Just hours after concluding his participation in the Australian Grand Prix, the Argentine Franco Colapinto landed in Shanghai to compete in the second race of the Formula 1 World Championship season.

At the airport, he was welcomed by dozens of fans who waited to take photos, ask for autographs, and give him some gifts upon his arrival in the Asian country.

The arrival of the Alpine F1 Team driver also left a curious image. Several users shared videos on social media showing him disembarking from the plane wearing a blue and yellow bucket hat with the Boca Juniors crest.

It is not the first time Colapinto has shown his support for the La Ribera club: during the weekend in Melbourne, he was already seen walking around the paddock with a Xeneize cap.

Photos, autographs, and gifts

The followers waiting for him at the airport took the opportunity to approach the Argentine driver. Colapinto took photos, signed autographs, and even received some dolls as gifts.

In one of the videos circulating on social media, he is heard saying, surprised: “Is this for me? Thank you very much!”

Along with the Argentine, other drivers from the category also arrived, including Carlos Sainz Jr., Alexander Albon, and Gabriel Bortoleto.

What Australia left behind and the focus on China

In Melbourne, Colapinto finished 14th, in a race marked by a penalty after a mistake by his team at the start.

However, the Argentine also had a standout moment when he performed a spectacular maneuver to avoid Liam Lawson's car at the start of the competition.

Now the focus is on the Chinese Grand Prix, which will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit and will also feature a Sprint format, giving Colapinto an extra opportunity to score his first points with Alpine.

Days and times of the Chinese GP for Argentina

Due to the time difference, Argentine fans will have to follow the activity during the early morning.

Friday, March 13

Saturday, March 14

Sunday, March 15

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