Nicolás VarroneWith Franco Colapinto confirmed as one of the main Alpine drivers for 2026, Argentines are now dreaming of having a second countryman in Formula One. Nicolás Varrone, a 25-year-old racing driver and childhood friend of Colapinto’s, is set to compete in Formula 2, the feeder series to F1. With Cadillac having its inaugural season as an F1 team in 2026, a big Varrone performance could land him in the top category, potentially placing two Argentines in the series for the first time since 1981. As the kickoff date for the 2026 World Cup draws near, the question remains: Will he play? Cover photo: Dante Gebel, Camila Plaate, and Nicolás Varrone (credits: Dante Gebel X account, Iñaki Luis/SSIFF, and Nicolás Varrone IG account).

Source: Bueno Aires Herald January 10, 2026 16:19 UTC