Sport Country May 07, 2025

Franco Colapinto Returns to Formula 1 as a Racer

Franco Colapinto celebrates his return to Formula 1 as a full-time driver for Alpine. Sharing joy through social media, Colapinto expresses excitement for tackling five upcoming races, beginning at Imola.


Franco Colapinto Returns to Formula 1 as a Racer

Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto will have the opportunity to establish himself and fight for a permanent spot in Formula 1 with Alpine. The official announcement, accompanied by several posts from the driver, quickly went viral, causing a significant emotional impact among motorsport fans as he returns to the top category. Franco expressed his happiness on social media and collaborated with his main sponsor, Mercado Libre, to launch a viral humorous video announcing his return as a race driver for Alpine.

In the video, Colapinto receives a package at his home and jokingly indicates the keyword "SUBSTITUTE" to the delivery person, referring to his previous role. The Argentinian driver shows excitement as he puts on his helmet and says goodbye to the delivery person, indicating he will see him in Imola. His debut in Formula 1 will be next Sunday at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, replacing Jack Doohan for at least the next five races.

Franco Colapinto celebrated his return with emotion after his confirmation as a race driver for Alpine. He is expected to demonstrate his talent in the upcoming races to earn a permanent spot in Formula 1. His debut will be at the Imola circuit, where he has succeeded in previous categories and will seek to repeat that success this time.

Despite the complex internal situation among Alpine executives, Colapinto's return brings new hope and excitement to the French team. Fans have shown enthusiasm for the return of the Argentinian driver, who has been welcomed like a long-awaited superhero, as reflected in interactions and comments on social media.