Lionel Scaloni attended the Italian Grand Prix to support Franco Colapinto, combining his passion for motorsport with family interests and upcoming duties with the Argentine national team.
During his recent break, Scaloni visited Monza, where the Argentine Football Association is preparing to announce friendly matches. His presence coincided with a significant day for Colapinto, who finished ninth and earned points after a race where he briefly ranked third. Despite suffering a spin that set him back, the Argentine driver managed to regain positions, securing his place among the top finishers in the Italian circuit.
Scaloni explained that his main reason for attending the Grand Prix was family-oriented. He stated, “I came more for my son than for myself. He is passionate about Formula 1, and the truth is that at this circuit, it’s worth coming,” highlighting his son’s love for Formula 1. This visit further reaffirmed Scaloni’s long-standing interest in the race series. He explored the Mercedes garage and expressed his amazement at how much F1 has evolved since his childhood: “It’s incredible how much F1 has changed since I was a kid.”
Scaloni expressed hope for Colapinto, wishing him success on the Italian track: “Hopefully, he deserves it. This is a circuit that, for a racing driver, must be the most beautiful to achieve a good result.” His remarks came before Colapinto’s impressive race performance.
Additionally, Scaloni mentioned his involvement with cycling, referencing a recent encounter with Carlos Sainz, a cyclist and fellow sports enthusiast. The Grand Prix was also attended by Lautaro Martínez, who recently scored two goals for Inter in a match against Napoli, demonstrating a busy period for Argentine athletes. Martinez visited Colapinto prior to the race at Inter Milan’s training facility.
As Scaloni enjoyed the Formula 1 event, the Argentine national team began preparing for their return to competitive action after finishing as runners-up in the 2026 World Cup. Concerns about the continuity of the head coach and Lionel Messi’s potential retirement from the national team are looming. The upcoming FIFA window will take place from September 21 to October 6, with hopes of seeing Messi in action to bid farewell to fans in Argentina.
Details regarding the friendlies will be revealed by the AFA on Monday, as discussions regarding Scaloni’s contract extension remain unresolved following recent comments after the defeat to Spain. “It has been a stressful month and a half with the World Cup; another FIFA dates are coming, and when we can, we approach this sport that has always fascinated me,” he mentioned. Meanwhile, Colapinto’s ninth-place finish offered a recovery after his earlier setback. The next Formula 1 event will be the Spanish Grand Prix, set to take place from September 11-13.
Source: www.infobae.com
