The only driver yet to score a point in Formula One this season has been one of the biggest draws at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with Argentine fans flocking to cheer on Franco Colapinto at Interlagos.

His Alpine team are rooted to the bottom of the championship but Colapinto -- who crashed out early in Saturday's sprint race and was then 18th out of 19 on track in qualifying -- is box office. With the 22-year-old now sure of a seat next season, after being confirmed on Friday as continuing teammate for Pierre Gasly, there is little likelihood of his popularity dimming.

Argentina has not hosted a Formula One race since 1998, making Sao Paulo the nearest grand prix to home. Spanish has become a second language on the grandstands. "Franco brings us joy again, and we're proud of him," said lo

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