Since the beginning of the season, Formula 1 teams have had the opportunity to test the 18-inch tires that will be used next year. This time it is Alfa Romeo’s turn, who will be behind the wheel of the Hungaroring Théo Pourchaire.
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This will also be the first time Pourchaire has been behind the wheel of an F1 car. In addition, this increases speculation as to who will get the drive in the next year, as there is uncertainty about Kimi Raikkonen’s seat on the team.
Who can Alfa Romeo rely on in 2022?
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We’re almost halfway through the season and the teams are now looking for spots for the coming season.
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
Several reports suggest that a seat at Alfa will be available for the next year. Drives like Valtteri Bottas, Callum Illot, Nico Hülkenberg and now Pourchaire have all been connected for the ride in 2022.
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How is the team doing this season?
The Swiss team got off to a rocky start to the season. Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi have only collected three points this season.
In the recent Hungarian Grand Prix, the veteran crossed the finish line in tenth place, while his Italian team-mate was in thirteenth place. The duo and their team are going into the summer break in ninth place in the constructors’ championship.
They know that for the Belgian Grand Prix in August they will have to step up their game. If they don’t get consistent results, a whole new driver line-up at Alfa Romeo is inevitable.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 30, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action during REUTERS / Florion Goga practice
Team boss Frédéric Vasseur hopes that the current line-up can help save this season and have an impact on the team standings.
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What are your predictions for the Swiss team? Will Kimi and Antonio still be behind the wheel helping the team efficiently meet next year’s regulations? Or will Vasseur see the New Year to bring a new driver to the team to regain his hopes for an F1 championship?
Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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