In recent hours, a video circulating on social media has sparked rumors of an unexpected romance, as Franco Colapinto, the young Argentine Formula 1 driver, was seen very close to Meri Deal, the Uruguayan singer known for her time in the band 'Toco para vos', during a night out in Mexico. According to Pepe Ochoa on LAM (América), Colapinto and the artist coincided in an exclusive VIP area after the weekend race. 'They threw a party on Sunday, she entered the VIP of the VIP, where Franco, Bizarrap, and a group of friends were. There are photos where he grabs her from behind and also images of them leaving together.' Who is Meri Deal María Inés Deal Herrán, better known as Meri Deal, was born on November 22, 1996, in Montevideo, Uruguay. She grew up in El Pinar, Canelones, surrounded by music and nature. From a young age, she showed an interest in singing, piano, guitar, and songwriting. Additionally, she studied at The British Schools, where she trained in solfège, guitar, and piano. In 2013, while still in school, her cousin Bautista Mascia, a current winner of Gran Hermano, invited her to join the band 'Toco para vos' as a vocalist. With the group, she achieved great popularity in Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay thanks to hits like 'Solo necesito'. Her solo career began in 2019 when she had the opportunity to open for Ed Sheeran in Montevideo. Later, she signed with international labels, moved to Mexico City, and in 2023 released her first album, Amores Náufragos. In several interviews, Meri highlighted that her childhood by the Uruguayan sea and her musical curiosity shaped her artistic identity: 'I don't want to be pigeonholed into a single genre,' she stated. Although neither of the protagonists has spoken publicly about the matter, the videos broadcast on LAM show Colapinto and Meri in full complicity, and social networks exploded with comments about the pilot's possible new couple, while the singer's fans celebrate her good professional and personal streak. For now, neither has confirmed nor denied the romance, but the images and chemistry between them have left the door open for a story that is just beginning. Kisses and hugs in a club: Franco Colapinto, very close to Meri Deal, singer of 'Toco para vos' 'The first thing that was seen was a video with a lot of flirting,' the panelist said while showing the images. The journalist explained that the gestures between them were more than friendly: 'They were together all night, hugging.'
