Franco Colapint shines in the F1 and the son of Briatore Calla to critics!
Formula 1 is living a moment of boiling with the meteoric rise of Franco Colapinto, the young Argentine pilot who has captured the attention of fans and, apparently, also of the most influential circles of the Paddock. In the midst of his ascent, the son of Flavio Briatore, Falco Nathan Briatore, has come out in defense of his friend, responding strongly to the media that criticize the Pilarense and ask for the continuity of Jack Doohan in Alpine. This support comes just when Colapinto prepares to shine in the Barcelona Grand Prix, demonstrating that his talent goes beyond the controversies.
A birthday that unleashed emotions
On May 22, Franco Colapinto celebrated his 22nd birthday, and social networks were flooded with congratulations. Among them, he highlighted the reaction of Falco Nathan Briatore, who not only expressed his support for the Argentine pilot, but also took the opportunity to respond to the media that have questioned the place of Colapint in Alpine. With a comment loaded with blue cap emojis – symbol in digital jargon to point out lies or exaggerations – Falco made it clear that he does not tolerate criticism unfounded against his friend. “Come on, brother!” He wrote on Instagram, accompanied by images that show the close relationship between the two, including a roast in Monaco that has already become viral.
This gesture is not only a camaraderie sample, but also a reflection of the support that Collapint has in the Alpine environment. Flavio Briatore, executive advisor and chief of the team, has been key in the arrival of the Argentine to the team, and his son seems to follow that line, defending the young talent and sword.
COLAPINTO: A pilot who challenges expectations
Since his debut in Formula 1 with Williams in 2024, Franco Colapinto has proven to be much more than a promise. With an eighth place in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and solid performance in demanding circuits such as Singapore, the Argentine has made it clear that he has the potential to compete with the best. His arrival in Alpine as a pilot reserves, and later as a starter after replacing Jack Doohan at the Emilia-Romaña Grand Prix, marked a turning point. Despite the initial difficulties, such as the Virtual Safety Car that affected his career in Icola, Colapinto showed maturity and ability to adapt to a complicated car.
Flavio Briatore has not hesitated to support the Argentine, highlighting his speed and potential. “You have to go quickly, not to collide and add points. I only ask you these three things,” said the Italian, making it clear that he trusts Collapinto’s skills to take Alpine to the top. This trust contrasts with the criticism of some media that still defend Doohan, arguing that the Australian deserved more time to prove his worth. However, the results speak for themselves: while Doohan failed to add points in seven races, Colapinto has shown a competitive rhythm, approaching the times of his partner Pierre Gasly.
Falco’s support and networks
The response of Falco Briatore to the rumors about a possible replacement of collapint – as those mentioned by Mick Schumacher – has not only generated a stir, but has also promoted the popularity of the Argentine on social networks. His comment in the post of “F1 Rush” by denialing the speculation has been shared thousands of times, becoming a viral moment that has even closer to collapint fans. This type of interactions, added to the passion of Argentine fans, make each publication about the pilot a magnet for likes, comments and shared on platforms like Facebook.
Barcelona: The next great opportunity
With the Barcelona Grand Prix on the corner, Colapint arrives with the back of Alpine and the motivation to silence his detractors. The Catalan track, known for being a technical challenge, will be a key test for the Argentine to demonstrate his value. Fans are already organizing to fill the stands with albicelest flags, and social networks promise to exploit with each fast overtaking or return that the pillare achieves.
In a sport where the pressure is constant, Franco Colapinto has found two fundamental allies in Falco Briatore and his father. With his talent on the track and the support of key figures outside it, the Argentine is ready to write a new chapter in his ascending career. Will critics shut up in Barcelona? Everything indicates that it is more prepared than ever. Let the race begin!
