Mick Schumacher won the F2 championship at the end of the 2020 season. But before winning the title, he moved to F1 with Haas, not Alfa Romeo. Since Schumacher Haas chose Alfa Romeo over Alfa Romeo, the Swiss team was able to win its Italian driver Giovinazzi for the 2021 season.
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But some people would like Schumi Jr. to join Alfa Romeo instead of Antonio next season as Haas is currently the slowest team on the grid.
Formula 1 F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 18, 2021, Mick Schumacher von Haas during practice REUTERS / Yves Herman
Antonio Giovinazzi’s manager has spoken about the future of the two Ferrari Academy drivers in Formula 1 in the coming season.
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We all know that our motorsport partner Ferrari has a say: Zehnder
According to Formula Passion, Giovinazzi manager Beat Zehnder mentioned that the future of both drivers is in the hands of Ferrari. He also stated that it would be logical to have an Italian in the Italian brand Alfa Romeo.
“We all know that our motorsport partner [Ferrari] would be entitled to decide who to entrust a steering wheel to. But it’s also true that with an Alfa Romeo, an Italian car, it makes sense to have an Italian driver, ”said Zehnder.
He also gave his insights into Antonio’s performance this season: “Anything can happen this year, but Antonio is doing very well and is also making great progress on a mental level.
“He was always very good in qualifying and is now also an improved driver on Sunday,” said Giovinazzi’s manager.
Formula 1 F1 – Eifel Grand Prix – Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany – October 8, 2020 Alfa Romeo’s Mick Schumacher on the track with a protective face mask with his team before the REUTERS / Wolfgang Rattay Grand Prix
Zehnder concluded with the words: “I repeat – he concluded – it is more logical to have an Italian driver on the team.”
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Can Mick switch to Ferrari in 2023?
Mick Schumacher is a product of the Ferrari Driver Academy. He is expected to join the Prancing Horses in the future. At the moment he is starting to get used to the sport with Haas. Mattia Binotto, Ferrari team principal, expects Mick to be ready to join the Maranello team in 2023.
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Ferrari currently occupies 4th place in the constructors’ championship. Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are the current drivers at Ferrari. What do you think? Should Mick Haas drop in 2022? Comment below to let us know.
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