31/10/2024 7:41 p.m.
There is less and less until the traffic lights go out and the start of the Saint Paul Grand Prix. Although the doors of the racetrack will open this Friday to the public, a good group of Argentines have already planted their flag in the vicinity of Interlagos. Around 120 people came to the Cidade Dutra district (in the south of the crowded city) to try to get a photo, an autograph or, at least, a greeting from their idols of the Formula 1. And although there were several local teenagers and some Chileans, the majority group was Argentinians. Standing from 8 in the morning until after 5 p.m. under a hellish sun (then it became cloudy), some 60 or 70 compatriots (not all of them stayed during that period) began to get to know the terrain where the 21st date of the calendar will be lived and They also showed the world the party they will throw in the coming days.
Beyond the economic crisis that exists in the country, Around 10 thousand Argentines are expected for the weekend. It is only enough to arrive at Aeroparque and Ezeiza to notice how the demand for flights to Guarulhos increased (this Thursday one left every 20 or 30 minutes), but those born in our land also arrived by car, bus or even motorcycle. And although the starting point was mostly Buenos Aires due to its air connections, the truth is that many people arrived from different places. OleFor example, he chatted with Federico and Nadia, a couple who came from San Francisco (Córdoba), with some brothers who came from a small town in Santa Fe, with Pato, a fan of Newell’s who made the trip from Rosario, with two motorcycle riders who took their vehicle in Bahía Blanca and traveled for more than 15 days and with several more people who traveled thousands of kilometers to say this.
On the plane, benching Colapinto. (Courtesy: GP WhatsApp group – Argentine Interlagos)
Now, Ole He also spoke with the creators of the WhatsApp group for Saturday’s flag. At the time of publication of this note, The participants are almost 1000 and the number of messages increases exponentially as the long-awaited date for all of them approaches. So much so that each one took advantage of the forum to be able to tell their life stories, share key data to have a better stay in the city (currency exchange places, organization to take the transportation provided by F1 in the center, how to withdraw the tickets or the process to charge money to the card with which one must make their purchases within Interlagos). According to reports, people will come from La Pampa, Neuquén, La Rioja, Mendoza, Corrientes, Misiones, San Juan, Río Negro, Salta, Córdoba, Tucumán, Buenos Aires, Chaco, Chubut, CABA, Formosa and Entre Ríos. Almost all provinces will have representation.
Frank, fury among the people. Photo Juano Tesone / Special Envoy
And the growth of this initiative created by five Máxima fans was so great that even Colapinto’s manager, María Catarineu, sent them an audio from Franco himself to thank them for everything they were doing. “Hello guys, how are you doing? I’m Franco in case you don’t recognize my voice (laughs). I know what they are going to do and I appreciate it a lot. I hope you have a nice weekend and enjoy it a lot. Let’s go with everything. “They are total geniuses,” the 21-year-old from Pilar told them. Yesterday, after his press activities and knowledge of the track, Fran came out to greet – with a National Team jacket – to those who were able to purchase the VIP pass to access the venue in advance.
“We came from Bahía Blanca to encourage Franco. It’s been several years since we grabbed the motorcycle and set out on a long trip. This time we took advantage and thought about it for Brazil. Our first idea was Florianápolis, but when his arrival in Williams was confirmed we decided to do a few more kilometers,” he told Ole Esteban, one of the two men on the motorcycle (they travel on a Kawasaki Versys 300 and a Benelli 500).
At customs, some friends with flags for Franco. (Courtesy: GP WhatsApp group – Argentine Interlagos)
While Ole I was on the outskirts of the circuit making different notes and chatting with the Argentinians to learn their stories, I always received the same question: where is Franco stopping? Of course, the plan was to wait for him at the start and try to catch up with him when he arrived at the Tangará Palace in the Vila Andrade area to give him a gift and show him that as long as he hits the straights at more than 300 kilometers per hour, there will be an argento benching him on the grandstand.
From Trelew they came by bus to San Pablo. (Courtesy: GP WhatsApp group – Argentine Interlagos)
Saint Paul – Special Envoy
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