F1 drivers react to Argentina’s World Cup victory
Following Argentina's victory in the soccer World Cup final, a number of drivers expressed their joy... or their disappointment.
The F1 grid is composed of several football fans. Some of them did not hesitate to react after Argentina’s victory over France in a thrilling match.
For Hispanic pilots, their hearts were torn towards the Albiceleste. This was notably the case for Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez. The Mexican driver even posted a photo of himself with the captain of the Argentine national team, Lionel Messi.
🇦🇷💪🏼 Enhorabuena Argentina!! Me alegro mucho por todos los argentinos. Felicidades!!
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) December 18, 2022
Te lo mereces más que nadie, felicidades #LionelMessi y a todos los argentinos!!!! ¡A celebrar! 🇦🇷#qatar2022 #fifaworldcup pic.twitter.com/ODkUAqn2st
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) December 18, 2022
On the French side, disappointment was predominant. Despite the defeat, Esteban Ocon nevertheless paid tribute to the French team by expressing his pride after this month-long competition that could have led to a third world title for the Blues.
Un grand merci aux Bleus de nous avoir fait rêver pendant cette Coupe du Monde. Nos joueurs n’ont jamais rien lâché et y ont cru jusqu’au bout.
On est très fiers de vous ! 💙🤍❤️ #FiersdetreBleus https://t.co/EeX1pfmXm5
— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) December 18, 2022
Slightly different tone from Romain Grosjean. The future Porsche endurance racing driver took to Twitter in English to congratulate the Argentinians on their victory.
Sad for the French team, but what a game and excitement it was. Congrats Argentina 🇦🇷@equipedefrance
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) December 18, 2022
