Franco Colapinto established himself as a controversial driver from his first attempts in the Formula 1. With a very marked character and that most fans appreciate for his charisma with which he stands out from the rest of the competitors, but on this occasion he got involved in his own team, Williams. A week after his viral interview in The anthill with Pablo Motorcyclesthe Argentinian was concerned about a new and expensive sponsorship his team recently announced.
And the British team announced that Colapinto’s own merchandising – clothing and items – would go on sale, but the prices were totally exorbitant in the driver’s opinion. His record has caused a lot of noise on social networks even though he has barely three races in the highest category of motorsport.
Run, don’t walk.
Franco merch, available soon 🔜🇦🇷
– Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) October 13, 2024
This Sunday, he will compete in his fourth United States Grand Prix and fans who want to get their hands on the products will be able to do so this weekend at the circuit of Austin, Texas. “The only thing I hope is that they don’t do damage by buying this nonsense, because then they make me warm up,” said Colapinto, who also remembers one of the best footballers of history and the real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Colapinto asks you not to buy his merchandising
“Williams sets a price that even Cristiano Ronaldo can’t buy. Then the Argentinians go crazy and make them out of stock. They leave him without actions and then we eat rice for two months, stupid,” he said. “Let them buy the trout products, the cheap ones,” he insisted, then recommended that “it’s better to buy Williams, buy Williams”. “They’re going to kill me, me who promotes trucho.”
However, Colapinto is one of the greatest promises in F1 and his talent, combined with his charisma, has made him the fashionable driver who is sweeping social networks. He is now on the verge of gaining a place on the 2025 grid thanks to strong performances, although the only one left free is Sauberwho already has Nico Hulkenberg and has another vacant position.
After emerging in the karting from his country, the Argentinian driver decided to leave for Europe at the age of 14 to become champion of Spanish F4 Championshipthen he got noticed in the Toyota Racing Series and Formula Renault Euro Cup before making the jump to F3 and F2, where his excellent performances (he achieved several podiums) caught the attention of Williams, who recruited him in 2023 for its driver academy.
