There is no shortage of talent at the Ferrari Driver Academy. In their 12-year history, they have produced quality drivers who competed in Formula 1, such as Charles Leclerc and Mick Schumacher.
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With Alfa Romeo, Ferrari has a team that has a decisive influence on the driver line-up. With some Ferrari Academy drivers waiting in the starting blocks, Alfa Romeo team boss Frederic Vasseur will have to make decisions for 2022. While Alfa Romeo scored the first points of the season with Antonio Giovinazzi’s P10 placement, Vasseur spoke about the possibilities for the next year.
Vasseur admits that Alfa Romeo will discuss the driver situation with Ferrari
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Alfa Romeo is in a unique position for 2022. The two drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi run out of contract at the end of the season.
Since Raikkonen will be 42 years old this October, one can only wonder whether he will continue to race next season. The Finn has shown a real pace, but this season he has not yet brought the top 10 into trouble.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 19, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen during a press conference in front of the Monaco Grand Prix Pool about REUTERS / Sebastien Nogier
As for Giovinazzi, the 27-year-old seems to be more likely to keep his place given his Ferrari Academy background.
Frederic Vasseur’s decision, however, remains complicated, for which he admits the need to argue with Ferrari. The Frenchman said: “Ferrari and Alfa Romeo are our partners. So we will discuss the driver problem with you. “(Translated with Google Translate)
A number of Ferrari Academy drivers are waiting in the starting blocks for a seat in Formula 1 for 2022. Given Alfa Romeo’s situation, they may find the best opportunity to secure a seat next season. Some of these drivers are names like Callum Ilott and Robert Schwartzman.
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See you again in September or October: Vasseur
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For Vasseur, the focus is on the current season with its current drivers. Despite admitting the team will argue with Ferrari, it’s too early to consider all of the options.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action during practice REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
The 53-year-old said: “It’s way too early. Now it is important that our drivers concentrate on their job. We’ll see you again in September or October. “
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As for this season, the Italian team will try to build on their first points stand of the year in the remaining races, starting with Baku. While they look like an upgraded outfit this season, they are still far from scoring regularly. Can Giovinazzi and Raikkonen make it into the top 10 on June 6th?
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