Lando Norris shares his essential advice with Franco Colapinto for succeeding in F1

The arrival of Franco Colapinto in Formula 1 caused real excitement both within the category and among fans. The expectations surrounding him, as well as the popularity of his performances, were considerable, leading to a radical upheaval in his life for the Argentine driver. In the hours that followed, María Catarineu, his representative, shared a valuable piece of advice from Lando Norris to help Colapinto adapt.

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It is undeniable that Colapinto has integrated perfectly into the dynamics of F1 and its environment. Several times he has been seen chatting with various drivers in the paddock, and one of his regular interlocutors is Norris. The McLaren driver did not hesitate to share his point of view and advice from his experience to make this impact less destabilizing.

“You don't go back, but you adapt to what's new”, the British pilot told Franco, as reported by Catarineu in an interview with F1 heart. She added: ““In that first race at Monza, Franco's life changed forever. And when I say forever, I mean forever”.

Franco Colapinto started learning French to better integrate at Alpine

Expectations regarding the presence of Franco Colapinto chez Alpine are very high. Although he does not yet have a guaranteed position in the premier class for a specific date, rumors suggesting that he could replace Jack Doohan at the Miami Grand Prix in Formula 1 are circulating intensively. This is why the Argentine pilot is actively preparing and has shared surprising information.

To facilitate exchanges and integration with its new team, Colapinto has made an important decision: he started learning French. On his Instagram account, he appeared on board a plane, humorously thanking the airline for accompanying him in his French lessons.