Formula 1 star Franco Colapinto flaunts stylish thermos with Messi and World Cup stickers

Formula 1 racer Franco Colapinto, representing the Alpine team, made an appearance in the paddock during the Chinese Grand Prix with a rather unique thermos that immediately caught the attention of those around. The Argentine proudly showcased his thermos to F1's official photographer Kym Illman, who later published the photos on his Instagram page.

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The photos provide a close-up view of the thermos, revealing the stickers on it. Among the most notable are images of Leo Messi and the World Cup trophy won by Argentina in 2022. The thermos also features stickers of Colapinto himself and the national Argentine flag.

From all these stickers, it's clear that Colapinto is a passionate patriot with a deep love for his country. Another supporting fact is that Franco was holding a special container for drinking mate tea, a cultural heritage of Argentina, along with the thermos.

Additionally, the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix is set to take place this weekend. The first F1 stage was held last week in Melbourne, where McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed victory.