Robert Schwartzman is currently in his sophomore year in Formula 2. He is part of the Ferrari Drivers Academy. Last season he impressed everyone with his driving style and was on course for the title before quitting. He lost the championship to his teammate Mick Schumacher, who won the title.
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It looks like the same thing will happen again for the Russian dryer. His team-mate and master in waiting, Oscar Piastri, has beaten him comprehensively. With his future in Formula 2 uncertain, Schwartzman hopes to secure a reserve driver role in Formula 1.
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Robert Schwartzman hopes Ferrari will appoint him as a substitute driver
As reported by Motorsportweek.com, the Russian is part of the Ferrari driver academy. Since his prospects in Formula 2 are slim, he hopes to secure a reserve driver role for the Italian team. But he knows that the decision may not be his.
“I can’t decide that. I’m trying to do my best and prove to Ferrari that I’m worth being with them, ”said Schwartzman.
“I hope you see. As I said, I have to concentrate more on Formula 2 on my side and if I get the chance to get third place, I will be very happy and very happy, ”said the Prema driver.
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There is a possibility that at some point I will jump into a Formula 1 car: Robert
The chances that Ferrari will appoint Robert as his reserve driver are pretty high. Because they have to adhere to a new rule introduced by F1 to give up-and-coming drivers more time in F1 cars. Ferrari will have to give its young drivers at least 2 training sessions in the next season. So it would make sense for her to go for the role with Schwartzman.
Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 24, 2021, Ferraris Charles Leclerc in action during training REUTERS / Anton Vaganov
But the Russian driver says he is ready for the opportunity to drive an F1 car.
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“Of course it will be an additional motivation for me, because you have to work, I have to do sim running and generally prepare for it in case I ever jump into a Formula 1 car.
I have to be 100% prepared for this chance because that doesn’t happen in a very high percentage, ”said Schwartzman.
The Prema driver is really fast, but he lacks consistency. A chance to hone his skills in an F1 car could transform his career significantly.
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Will we see Robert in Formula 1 in 2022? Let us know.
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