Alfa Romeo has brought in Valtteri Bottas to succeed Kimi Räikkönen, who will retire at the end of the season. This confirms one of the seats for the 2022 season. Antonio Giovinazzi, Ferrari’s reserve driver and their second driver, has an uncertain future.
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Team boss Frederic Vasseur is patient with the Italian, but has not crossed out the idea of getting someone else for the coming season. He hopes Antonio will improve for the rest of the season to convince the team to extend it.
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Giovinazzi still has the chance to prove himself to stay with Alfa Romeo
The Switzerland-based team has confirmed one of the seats for the 2022 season and leaves Giovinazzi’s future in the balance. However, if the Italian improves for the upcoming races, Alfa Romeo may not give him a deal for the next year.
As quoted by Motorsport.com, Vasseur said, “The advantage of his position is that we can afford it. We are in contact with some riders and it’s up to us. It gives Antonio the chance to show that he can improve. “
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action during practice REUTERS / Gonzalo Fuentes
“After all, he’s the type who sits in the car and can show that he’s fine and that he can improve. It’s much more frustrating when you don’t sit in the car and have to wait and see if the other is doing well or not. Antonio has this opportunity and he must seize it, ”explained Vasseur. (Translated from Turkish via Google)
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How has the Ferrari-related driver fared this season?
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The 2021 season did not go well for the 27-year-old. Antonio’s best result he achieved at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he finished tenth; get a single point for his team.
Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi goes before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini. around the track
So far, Giovinazzi has crossed the finish line outside the top 10, missing opportunities to score some crucial points to help his team advance in the Constructors’ Championship.
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However, the Italian is hoping to pick up the pace with a few more races this season and score some much-needed points for Alfa Romeo. What are your predictions for Antonio, who wants to prove he deserves a chance for the 2022 season? Let us know in the comments below.
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