{
  "id": 16359188,
  "title": "Franco Colapinto goes viral after surprise Doctor Doom appearance at United States GP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/franco-colapinto-goes-viral-after-surprise-doctor-doom-appearance-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T18:44:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/franco-colapinto-goes-viral-after-surprise-doctor-doom-appearance-at-united-states-gp/10867930/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASCAR driver Franco Colapinto captured the internet's attention by surprising fans at a Williams event in Austin, Texas. The Argentinian Formula 1 driver showed up in front of the crowd wearing a Doctor Doom cape and mask, capitalizing on the current Marvel connection. Colapinto's Doctor Doom cosplay went viral on social media, drawing attention from both Marvel and Formula 1 enthusiasts. The event was part of Williams' promotional push for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, which stars Robert Downey Jr. as the titular villain. Williams also showcased a special edition show car inspired by the movie, along with a comic featuring Marvel superheroes alongside drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Fan favorites Anthony Mackie and Danny Ramirez are scheduled to attend the race on Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas.",
  "summary": "Alpine driver Franco Colapinto made an appearance in front of fans at a Williams event, donning a Doctor Doom cape and mask. The Argentinian certainly made the most of this weekend's Marvel connection as he posed with fans for photos. The driver was handed the costume during a Williams fan zone in downtown Austin where the team was promoting its partnership with the upcoming film Avengers ...…",
  "key_points": [
    "Franco Colapinto surprised fans at Williams event in Austin, Texas",
    "Colapinto wore Doctor Doom costume, capitalizing on Marvel connection",
    "Event promoted Avengers: Doomsday film and special show car"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}