Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will be the star of a historic exhibition on April 26th on the streets of Buenos Aires, where he will drive a Formula 1 car on an urban circuit set up around the Monument to the Spanish. The regulations prohibit the use of current or immediately preceding championship cars in exhibitions, forcing teams to use vehicles that are at least two years old. Although it may seem surprising, the choice of the Lotus has a historical explanation. That year, the Finnish driver finished third in the championship won by Sebastian Vettel, while Lotus placed fourth in the Constructors' World Championship. Furthermore, the car was driven by pilots like Romain Grosjean and was used in multiple international exhibitions, such as the Goodwood Festival. Beyond not having current hybrid technology, the Lotus E20 will offer a unique spectacle: the roar of its 2.4-liter Renault V8 engine, one of the most remembered features by Formula 1 fans. Thus, Franco Colapinto's exhibition will not only be a sporting event but also a nostalgic experience that will connect the Argentine public with an iconic era of the highest category of motorsport.
