When Alfa Romeo celebrated the retirement of Kimi Räikkönen from the sport, the team also said goodbye to Antonio Giovinazzi. Though Giovinazzi wasn’t too happy with the reasons Alfa Romeo showed him the door, Gio revealed that other drivers were offering him solace.
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Many drivers had expressed their sadness when they saw Gio leave. However, he showed his appreciation for the championship protagonists. “Both Hamilton and Verstappen have given me good news, and these are things that you appreciate because it means that they will follow you. ”
Formula 1 F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 21, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani
After previously playing against the Dutchman, Giovinazzi added: “I knew him very well and these gestures are very much appreciated.”
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The list went on, however. “Not only from them, but also from Gasly, Ocon, Perez and me, all the Formula E drivers I will meet this year were greeted.”
Antonio Giovinazzi tells everything
In the radio interview, Giovinazzi also revealed how the news was first brought to him. As the last Alfa Romeo seat was the only vacant seat in the driver’s market, all eyes were on Giovinazzi. Then an Alfa Romeo showroom in China congratulated its driver; This is how Gio found out.
“How bad was I? I don’t want to be a liar, least of all, because I definitely got out of Formula 1, at least for the time being, in my best year, at least in terms of performance. “
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@ F1 is talent, car, risk, speed. But she also knows how to be ruthless when money dictates the rules.
I believe in small and large victories from your own resources.
This was my first photo on an F1, the last one has not yet been taken pic.twitter.com/Tm5bgIteN5
– Antonio Giovinazzi (@Anto_Giovinazzi) November 16, 2021
In addition, Antonio’s successor Guanyu Zhou brings some necessary sponsorships with him. As a result, the Italian again shared his dislike of the result. “I was almost always ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, who is still world champion and is therefore a good reference. I’m just sorry. But these things happen, and it’s not the first time a pilot has arrived … yes, money orders. “
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Giovinazzi now wants to have an illustrious career in Formula E, where he will continue his time behind the wheel. Now it’s time for the last two races, where we see the popular “Italian Jesus” behind the wheel of Formula 1.
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