Franco Colapinto, since his arrival in Formula 1, has captured the attention of the Argentine public, becoming one of the favorites. In every Grand Prix he participates in, he is accompanied by thousands of compatriots who cheer him on tirelessly. This Sunday, he is set to race at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City in what will be his fifth race in the top category of motorsport. So far, the young driver has not dropped below twelfth place in his previous participations and has accumulated a total of five points, with a notable eighth place in Azerbaijan and a tenth in the United States.
Colapinto's outstanding performances have attracted the attention of teams like Sauber and Racing Bulls, who consider him for the 2025 season. His next challenge will be the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) in São Paulo, where a large presence of Argentine fans is expected. James Vowles, head of the Williams team, expressed his surprise at the fervor of Argentine fans, stating that "36 million people are completely focused on him". The team is confident that Colapinto will feel unprecedented local support in Brazilian territory.
