Argentina’s Colapinto more nervous about World Cup final than F1 race
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Alpine’s Franco Colapinto wound up seventh fastest for Alpine in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and then said he will be more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than driving in Sunday’s race. The only Argentine driver on the grid, Colapinto wore a Lionel Messi football shirt on arrival in the paddock on Thursday and spoke enthusiastically about Argentina’s 2-1 semifinal victory over England. “We hadn’t played England for a very long time and we’re just really happy that we took the win,” he said. “Happy for the team, happy for Messi — and I’m very proud of my country.” The 23-year-old Buenos Aires-born driver said Argentina’s win meant a great deal to him. “This is the kind of match that really shows why Argentina is one of the biggest teams in the history of football.
