The Mexican telecommunications company Telmex is considering making a significant investment in the Alpine F1 team to support the race of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto. Although the news has not yet been officially confirmed, rumors about this possible strategic alliance have been gaining strength in recent days.
Franco Colapinto, at just 21 years old, has shown promising talent in the world of Formula 1 and has been included in the Alpine team as a reserve driver. Given the projection and potential of the young Argentine driver, Telmex, known for its support of Latin American drivers, might decide to back him, especially considering the increased attention he has received from the French team.
Carlos Slim, president of Telmex, has expressed on several occasions his interest in strengthening support for Latin American drivers. Following the success of Sergio "Checo" Pérez with Red Bull, Slim has mentioned the Mexican company's commitment to motorsport and its willingness to support new talents from the region.
If the alliance with Alpine materializes, Telmex would not only continue to support an emerging figure in Formula 1 but also reinforce its presence in one of the teams with the greatest projection in the category. Collaboration with a company the size of Telmex could represent a significant boost for the development of resources and drivers in the championship, given the innovative and ambitious reputation of the French team.
Telmex's investment could not only bring greater visibility to Formula 1 in Mexico, a country with a strong motorsport fanbase, but would also benefit Colapinto by providing him opportunities for growth within a team that values the development of young drivers. Although there are still no official confirmations about this agreement, everything points to the fact that a potential collaboration between Telmex and Alpine could bring important changes to the Formula 1 circuit in Mexico and Argentina.
