The Best Reaction to Franco’s Alpine Call-Up
With Alpine's announcement of Franco Colapinto, there were some amazing reactions, like this one...
Published
15 May 2025
Est. reading time
3 min
The official announcement of Franco Colapinto joining Alpine F1 Team for the next five races lit up social media and ignited a wave of Argentine pride across the world.
From Instagram to X (formerly Twitter), thousands of fans shared their excitement about this historic moment, turning Franco into a global trending topic.
Light blue and white flags, memes, tears, fan art, heart emojis, and messages ranging from pure humour to deep national pride flooded the platforms — because when Argentina celebrates, it does so with full passion.
But if one reaction stole the spotlight, it came from an unexpected Argentinian legend…
The Viral Moment: Mirtha Legrand and Franco — An Unexpected, Iconic Exchange
Yes, you read that right. Mirtha Legrand, a true Argentine TV icon with a career of over 80 years and 1.5 million followers on X, reposted a photo of Franco celebrating his Alpine debut, along with a heartfelt message:
“Congratulations @FranColapinto. We’ll be cheering you on from here. 🇦🇷 #F1 #Alpine #Argentina”.
The post instantly went viral — but the real magic came in the replies. Franco replied playfully, saying: “Follow me, Mirtha!”
And she didn’t miss a beat: “Franco querido, I already follow you on the track... now I’ll follow you here too. You follow me back! And put La Chiqui’s logo on your helmet—it brings luck!”
At 98 years old, Mirtha is more than a TV figure — she’s a cultural symbol in Argentina. Her nickname, "La Chiqui," is so iconic that fans immediately began suggesting it might become Franco’s new lucky charm in F1.
This cross-generational moment between a national legend and Argentina’s young F1 hope is just another sign of what Franco represents: a driver bringing together generations, cultures, and passion under one flag.
🇦🇷 A New Era for Argentina in Formula 1
At just 21 years old, Franco Colapinto is making history by bringing Argentina back to the top tier of motorsport — something fans haven’t seen since Gastón Mazzacane in the early 2000s.
After strong performances in 2024 (including a P8 finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix), his move to a full-time seat with Alpine for the next five races marks the start of a new chapter full of hope and excitement.
Amid Alpine’s recent internal shifts, Franco’s signing has reignited fan enthusiasm.
And one thing is clear: Argentina, Latin America, and the global Spanish-speaking community are ready to back him every step of the way.
📲 Did the news move you? We want to hear from you on Social Media!
We’ve collected some other incredible reactions and will do each week. Tag us @francolapinto and use the hashtag #FranClub43 to be featured in our next selection. These are the ones from this week:
Thanks for being part of the journey. 💙 Let’s keep pushing forward. Let’s go, Franco.
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