Colapinto's F1 Homecoming: Buenos Aires Road Show

0:00On March 31st, Alpine Driver Franco Calapinto is making history as the first Argentinian to pilot a Formula 1 car through the streets of Buenos Aires. On April 26th, he'll hop into a 2012 E20 model decked out in full Alpine colors for a special road show right in his home town. This event lines up perfectly with a break in the 2026 Formula 1 calendar just before the Miami Grand Prix hits on May 1st. Through 3rd, the show car originally raced under the Lotus banner back in endstones earlier days, but it'll rep Alpine pride for this one. Fans have backed Calapinto hearts since his early days, fueling his drive in the sport. He's calling this run a thank you for all the cheers, flags and messages that keep him pushing toward his big goals. It's his chance to share the thrill of close. The two kilometer street circuit will snake through Palermo on Avenida del Libertador and Avenida Sarmiento with two official demo laps.

1:00Expect fanzones, a form for chats, live music and guest perks, all backed by the Buenos Aires city government under the Mercado Libre banner. Picture the roar of that engine echoing home. Calapinto's bridging his roots with the global grid setting the stage for more Argentinian fire in. Formula 1. F1 News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with the story.