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.
Colapinto podría competir esta temporada por un inciso secreto en su contrato
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".
La respuesta de Mirtha y su divertido pedido
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.
Actualmente, Colapinto se dedica a usar el simulador y a ayudar con el desarrollo del monoplaza
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.
