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Hamilton's private jet: Colapinto experiences the best flight of his life!
Lewis Hamilton offered Franco Colapinto a seat on his private jet after the Spanish GP, which led to a special experience.
Hamilton's private jet: Colapinto experiences the best flight of his life!
What happened there! After the Spanish Grand Prix, Formula 1 record world champion Lewis Hamilton invited his colleague Franco Colapinto to accompany him back to London in his private jet. The race, which took place in Barcelona at the beginning of June, was not exactly a success for the 22-year-old Alpine driver. With 15th place, Colapinto expected more and was originally set for a return flight with EasyJet when Hamilton offered his ride in the pilots' WhatsApp group. “There was something going on!”, the others thought when they saw the news, and Colapinto seized the opportunity.
Colapinto remembered the flight enthusiastically: “It was the best flight of my life,” he later said. This special experience was not only an unusual move for him, but also an opportunity to spend time with one of his idols. Along with Ayrton Senna, Hamilton has been one of his role models since childhood. “A great guy,” is how Colapinto described the seven-time world champion.
An unforgettable moment in the air
The 22-year-old, who replaced Jack Doohan at Alpine, was able to chat with Hamilton during the flight and took the opportunity to ask questions. “It was very special, very unique,” Colapinto said of the experience. He was impressed by Hamilton's personality and had a completely different level of travel comfort compared to his originally planned EasyJet flight.
Despite his modest result in Spain, Colapinto has high hopes for the upcoming Formula 1 season, especially at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. “I feel more comfortable with the car and am optimistic that we can achieve something in Austria,” said the young driver. So far he has achieved a 13th place finish in Canada, his highest finish since joining the team.
Hidden community in the paddock
Hamilton's invitation also shows the friendly atmosphere among the drivers. It's not at all unusual for pilots to give each other rides on their planes. This means that the competition among each other remains exciting and lively not only on the track, but also in real life. This highlights the level of integration between teams and highlights that despite the rivalry, friendships often emerge.
What the future will hold for Franco Colapinto remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: a ride on Lewis Hamilton's private jet will remain in his memory for a long time.
As the saying goes: “Once Hamilton, always Hamilton!”