Callum Ilott is joining Alfa Romeo as the second reserve driver for the 2021 Formula 1 season

Callum Ilott will act as Alfa Romeo Racing ORLENReserve driver in 2021 formula 1 Season if Robert Kubica is not available and he will also be participating in several free training sessions with the team this year.

Ilott, who is also the reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari, will make his free practice debut this weekend Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. He should run with that Haas F1 team in practice for the last year Grand Prix of the Eifel In the Nürburgring, but the weather paid off his hopes of going out on the track.

The 2020 FIA Formula 2 The runner-up in the championship has already tested with Alfa Romeo for the past two seasons. Hence, for the twenty-two years it has been exciting to officially join the team and spend the much-needed time behind the wheel of the C41 Ferrari. old.

“I am very excited to join the team this season and I would like to thank Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN and the Ferrari Driver Academy for the trust they have shown me,” said Ilott.

“The two sessions I’ve had with the team over the past two years have been extremely useful in getting used to the way a Formula 1 team works, and I’m confident that I will be in my new role as one of the reserve drivers can reach the ground underfoot at Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN.

“I can’t wait to sit in the car and help the team keep making progress.”

Frédéric Vasseur, the team principal at Alfa Romeo and the CEO of Sauber Motorsport AGis delighted that the team was able to sign Ilott as the second reserve rider in 2021 and he believes the young Briton will be an asset to them this year.

“I am delighted to welcome Callum to our team: his journey through the junior series has been impressive and he is without a doubt one of the most talented young drivers to come through the ranks,” said Vasseur.

“He’s worked with us before and, thanks to his work ethic and good feedback, made a lasting impression every time. I don’t doubt that he will be a very positive addition to Robert Kubica who will not be available on various occasions due to his other racing programs.

“Callum will have a full program and we can’t wait to see him on the right track again this weekend.”