FORMULA 1 Shifting gears: Will Franco Colapinto join Alpine or Red Bull? 13-11-2024 16:02 Williams rookie Franco Colapinto is at the centre of a Formula 1 tug-of-war, with Alpine and Red Bull vying for his talent as the 2025 season approaches. by Cristina Zarlenga
FORMULA 1 Franco Colapinto, Argentina’s new star attraction, draws fans to F1 01-11-2024 07:34 As anyone who has ever driven in Buenos Aires or negotiated the monolithic speedway that is the Panamericana highway out of the capital can attest, racing is in Argentina’s blood. by Dan Edwards
NEW STAR IN FORMULA 1 ‘Fearless’ F1 star Colapinto a source of pride for Argentines 19-10-2024 06:06 New Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto has captivated the public, both on and off the track. In just a short few weeks, the Pilar-born rookie has become a symbol of hope, pride and much-needed distraction from the realities of Argentina’s economic woes. by Sam Yockey
POLITICS & ECONOMY Cuts continue with dissolution of state railway firm, institute 01-10-2024 14:06 President Javier Milei’s government announces shuttering of Trenes Argentinos Capital Humano, a state firm employing 1,388 workers, and the Instituto Argentino del Transporte strategic planning body.
THE BUSINESS OF SPORT Top firms in Argentina backing F1 rookie Franco Colapinto 10-09-2024 11:41 Franco Colapinto, the rookie making his way in Formula 1 with Williams Racing, is supported by some of Argentina’s largest companies, including Globant, YPF, Quilmes, Flybondi, Bigbox and Celulosa Argentina.
THE ECONOMY OF SPORT New F1 driver Colapinto shows off power of Argentina's 'unicorns' 02-09-2024 14:59 Two of Argentina's largest 'unicorns,' Globant and Mercado Libre, are part of the economic structure backing Franco Colpinto, the 21-year-old Williams Racing Formula 1 driver. by Agustín Colombo
FORMULA ONE F1 rookie Colapinto laughs off 'crazy' Messi comparisons 29-08-2024 10:49 Pilar-born driver brushes off talk of him being Formula One's Lionel Messi as he prepares for his debut at the Italian Grand Prix.
MOTORSPORTS Formula 1: Williams names 21-year-old Argentine as team's new driver 27-08-2024 14:18 Williams Racing promotes Franco Colapinto and says youngster will race with its team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, replacing US driver Logan Sargeant.
Politics Italy blocks extradition of dictatorship-era priest to Argentina 12-01-2024 16:44 Italian Minister Carlo Nordio ruled against Argentina’s extradition of Franco Reverberi on health grounds
ELECTION 2023 Franco Rinaldi pulls candidacy after controversial remarks 13-07-2023 20:39 Candidate for City lawmaker, who topped mayoral hopeful Jorge Macri’s list, steps down from race after previous offensive, racist and anti-Semitic comments spark controversy on social media.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS US envoy sees common ground with Brazil in racism fight 04-05-2023 13:38 The United States and Brazil pledged Wednesday to do more together to combat racism, citing common cause after the exit of leaders who championed white grievances.
Liga Profesional de Fútbol - LPF New season fails to ignite, despite the warm welcome 02-02-2023 14:19 Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol slumbers back into gear after a long, revelry-filled summer break. by Dan Edwards