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Mirtha Legrand surprised Colapinto with a request that went viral: 'Put on the...'

Mirtha congratulated the pilot and asked him to carry her logo on the helmet 'because it brings luck.' The response went viral

Mirtha Legrand surprised on social media with a direct message to Franco Colapinto, the young Argentine driver preparing to race in F1.

The back-and-forth between them went viral on X and ended with an unexpected request from the lunch diva.

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Mirtha Legrand surprised on social media with a direct message for Franco Colapinto | La Derecha Diario

Mirtha's message that no one expected

This Wednesday, May 7, Mirtha wrote on her official account: "Congratulations Franco Colapinto. We'll be here supporting you".

The gesture didn't go unnoticed by the driver, who replied immediately with humor: "Follow me, Mirtha".

Mirtha's response and her amusing request

Far from ignoring him, la Chiqui doubled down: "Franco, dear. I'm already following you in the races! Now also here".

A screenshot of an exchange on Twitter between two verified users. The first user asks to be followed, while the second user responds that they already follow them in the races and suggests they put a logo on their helmet for good luck.
Mirtha's response and her amusing request | La Derecha Diario

She ended with a witty remark that caused a stir among followers. "Follow me too! Put la Chiqui's logo on the helmet, it brings luck!".

Franco Colapinto returns to race in Formula 1

Colapinto will be part of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on May 18, replacing Jack Doohan in the Alpine team.

After leaving Williams, the Argentine driver was confirmed as a reserve driver for the French team.

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Franco Colapinto returns to race in Formula 1 | La Derecha Diario

Expectation for his return to the track

His return generates expectation among Argentine fans, who closely follow every step of his international career.

The video he made with Mercado Libre, his main sponsor, also went viral for his acting side.

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