After several driver announcements this year, there is only one place left for the next season. The second seat at Alfa Romeo next to Antonio Giovinazzi’s Valtteri Bottas is the only one that is still in doubt. Many drivers like Oscar Piastri and Robert Schwartzman are set to replace Giovinazzi next season.
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However, according to the driver market, Alpines Academy graduate Guanyu Zhou is the front runner when it comes to working with Bottas at Alfa Romeo, with Giovinazzi being only the third favorite driver for the Alfa seat after Oscar Piastri.
Former McLaren and Red Bull driver David Coulthard believes Alfa Romeo should keep Antonio Giovinazzi for next season. In addition, the 50-year-old driver admits that the Italian can help his current team bring in additional sponsorship money.
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What did David Coulthard say?
During an interview with La Gazzetta Dello Sport [as quoted by Motorsports] David Coulthard says Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi deserves to stay with the Hinwil team after a number of outstanding performances this season.
“In my opinion, Antonio is a quality driver. He’s fast and smart, but also handsome, which is always good for partners and sponsors, ”said David Coulthard.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 24, 2021. Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi after falling from training REUTERS / Maxim Shemetov.
“Of course it’s always torture to be on a team like Alfa when you’re connected to the main Ferrari team. I hope he is securing his future at Alfa Romeo now and I am sure that he can do well with Bottas later. I think that would be the best choice for him, ”concluded the former F1 driver. (Quotes translated via Google Translate)
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Not easy to drive with doubts about the future of F1: Antonio Giovinazzi
Scuderia Ferrari Academy graduate Antonio Giovinazzi, who is in his third season with Alfa Romeo, admits racing with the uncertainty of his Formula 1 career is difficult.
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Meanwhile, as quoted by the official Formula 1 website, when asked about the uncertain future situation in F1, Antonio Giovinazzi replied: “That is certainly not easy. If you ask this question to all drivers, they will answer that it is not easy. “
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action during practice REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
“You want to know what you’re going to do next year, whether you’re here or not. So it’s not ideal, but now the situation is like this for me and I’ll try to do my best even with this pressure, ”added the Italian.
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