Alfa Romeo has announced its pair of drivers next year: official

Räikkönen and Giovinazzi can spend one more year together (Photo: AFP)

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After Sauber and Alfa Romeo announced in Imola on Thursday that they would extend their cooperation until the end of 2021, they also ended speculation about next year’s lineup on Friday and confirmed that the Kimi Räikkönen with partner Antonio Giovinazzi He continues.

„Alfa Romeo is more than a team for me, much more like my second family. A lot of people were already here when I made my Formula One debut in 2001, and the atmosphere within the team is also special, which gives me additional motivation for my 19th season. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe in the team’s project and what we can achieve together. This line-up sees hard work as more important than words, and it fits my style, so I’m already excited for next year and hope we move on in the field. ” – states in the announcement of the Finnish competitor.

Giovinazzi He joined the team as a member of the Ferrari Academy in 2019, and although he appeared to lose his seat to his young Formula 2 men in the Italian stable (Mick Schumacher, Callum Ilott and Robert Svarcman), he managed to convince the team of his performance in the latter. careers. that deserves your meeting.

„Alfa Romeo has been my home for the past two years in Formula One, and I am glad that we have extended our collaboration for another year. The team trusts me a lot and I will do my best to thank them for that trust with their hard work and commitment. We have achieved good results and I think I have also contributed to the development of the barn. However, we still have a long way to go and we want to achieve much more than that. We’re moving a lot from this season to the next, so everything we’re working on now will count on next year, and we’re ready to give it our all. ” Said the Italian pilot.

With the announcement of Alfa Romeo, two more meetings have been held for 2021, and at the same time it has become clear that none of Ferrari’s youngsters will be able to introduce themselves to the Swiss. Mick Schumacher, who kept Giovinazzi in place, was more likely to debut with Ferrari’s other partner team, Haas, while Svarcman and Ilott’s chances were drastically diminished for next season.

In addition, a door was closed in front of Sergio Pérez and Nico Hülkenberg, although for a long time there was little chance that either of them would end up at Alfa Romeo. Mexicans and Germans mostly fight for the Red Bull spot, but they may even have a shot with the United States Guard. The first, in addition, was also discussed with Williams, according to the latest press reports, if Pérez does not have a chance in the “red bulls”, he could replace the Russians with George Russell.

BREAK: Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi will stay with @alfaromeoracing in 2021# F1 pic.twitter.com/hc39pDRGcD

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