Alfa Romeo has not reached the desired level this season. In the constructors’ championship, the Swiss team is currently in ninth place with just three points.
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Team principal Frédéric Vasseur believes that due to the dominant Mercedes and Honda engines, they can no longer have any influence during a Grand Prix weekend.
With a Ferrari engine in the back of his cars, Vasseur feels on the same level as Alpine. However, he doesn’t seem to be losing hope and is optimistic that the 2022 season will look better.
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Alfa Romeo is not on the same level as Mercedes or Honda, says Vasseur
The team is having an overwhelming season to say the least. And Vasseur believes that although they are currently far from Mercedes and Red Bull, they can be on par with their rivals.
As quoted by Formula Passion, he said: “Honda and Mercedes are miles ahead of us. The Ferrari engine is currently at the same level as the Renault engine, but we are very happy with the performance step that took place in 2021. “
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 30, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action during REUTERS / Florion Goga practice
“We are all optimistic and hopeful for 2022, when another leap in quality is expected. The relationship with Ferrari has lasted for years and the relationships are excellent, ”concluded the French boss. (Translated with Google translator)
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Can they redeem in the second half of the season?
Thanks to Kimi Räikkönen, the Swiss team was only able to secure one point at the recent Hungarian Grand Prix. However, they need to improve their game to save their season.
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Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 2, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen in training REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger
With only three points, they are in ninth place at the end of the grid. Vasseur hopes they can score more points at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
With a seasoned line-up in the form of Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo is hoping to get a better result on the next round to help their team advance in the championship.
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