The reason Colapinto spoke out against the former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports commentator
It never goes unnoticed. Every move Franco Colapinto V Formula 1 generates reactions. Cameras captured a special moment in Austin this past weekend ahead of US Grand Prix. Although the Argentine has always been very kind to everyone and especially the media, on this occasion he was surprised when he completely ignored the former English racer and current commentator on the Sky Sports network. Martin Brundlewith experience in Formula 1, approached Colapinto with the intention of asking him a few questions, but the driver Williams He continued his path deliberately, without stopping.
Before the traffic lights turn green for Sunday’s race, the drivers usually walk around the track, at which time journalists try to talk to them to find out how they feel. One of those present at the detour was Brundle, and when he approached Colapinto he said:Hello, my name is Martin Brundle, Sky. We don’t know each other. Can we chat?” The Argentine continued on his way and avoided answering with an awkward smile. Brundle, microphone in hand, added: “Well, I think that’s the answer to that question.” Brundle followed Colapinto, but on the way he immediately crossed paths with the famous chef Gordon Ramsay, with whom he managed to talk.
Colapinto’s unexpected position is not accidental, since Brundle, according to British media reports, said that the Argentine He did nothing to surprise him in a positive way, called his performance in F2 insignificant and criticized the performance at the Italian circuit of Monza, where the Argentine made his debut in the top category. Except, He has had problems with other drivers on the current grid, such as Mexican Sergio Perez, a friend of Franco’s.
It was on the Sky Sports F1 podcast that Brundle questioned Checo Perez about his poor performance this season and accused him of only being given a place because he was from Mexico: “With Red Bull’s sponsorship, commercialization in the Americas, and the Mexican Grand Prix approaching, do you really want Sergio Perez on the grid? So this is the balance point. If he was “Pilot B” and all this commerce or nationality or whatever didn’t matter, he would have been replaced, right? let’s be honest“
The drivers are very upset with Martin Brundle, who has a background in Formula 1 dating back to Ayrton Senna winning the British Formula 3 title in 1983, which was then one of the most important promotion categories. Brundle competed in 158 Formula 1 Grands Prix, won none and finished on the podium 9 times. He retired from Circus Maximus in 1996 and worked as a commentator and chronicler for Sky Sports for several years. He drove for Jordan, Ligier, McLaren, Bennetton, Brabham, Williams and Tyrrell.
Meanwhile, Colapinto embarks on a new adventure, heading to the Mexican Grand Prix, which has been repeatedly voted the best event of the season thanks to the organization and the enthusiasm of the crowd. The meeting will take place next weekend in Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, where the 20th of the Formula 1 calendar for 2024 will take place. Practices 1 and 2 on Friday will take place at 15:30 and 19:00 in our country, and on Saturday, practice 3 will take place at 14:30 with classification starting at 18:00.
Still abnormal Franco Colapinto explodes in the stands. Argentine fans throw parties, appear in film episodes at each track and even predict the flag in San Pablo. In contrast to the attitude he had towards Brundle, the pilot responds with autographs and selfies as if he were a multiple world champion. Formula 1 or a rock star. With the support of the fans, the player from Pilar is full of energy and responds on the court with an outstanding performance: maneuvers to overcome a two-time world champion like Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) or tough defense and to the limit against the experienced Kevin Magnussen (Haas), With ten seasons and 181 top prizes under his belt, the scenes on Sunday at the Austin track showcased the talent and ability of a young man who competed in free practice at the iconic track for the first time three and a half months ago. a track like Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.
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