Alfa Romeo F1, 2022 second driver decided after F1 Brazilian GP[F1-Gate .com]

Alfa Romeo F1 will decide on a second F1 driver in 2022 after the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix next week after the deal with Andretti Autosport broke down.

The Swiss-based team has already signed a contract with Valtteri Bottas as a 2022 driver, but the decision on who the teammates will be has been going on for weeks.

F2 front runner Guanyu Zhou has been a strong candidate for some time, but due to the possibility of acquisition by Andretti Autosport, IndyCar Colton Herta has emerged as a candidate for F1 conversion, and the driver problem is pending. Became

However, the failure of negotiations between Andretti Autosport and the owner of Alfa Romeo F1 has made the driver’s situation a little simpler.

Alfa Romeo F1 team representative Frederick Vasul suggests that the team will make a decision in a few days. I think it’s likely to happen after the race in Sao Paulo next week.

“Now that the spotlight has diminished a bit for a variety of reasons, we will make a decision,” Frederick Vasul said in Mexico.

“Maybe we will make a decision within a few days after Brazil.”

In addition to Alpine F1 Academy driver Guanyu Zhou, F2 point leader Oscar Piastri is one of the candidates, but Frederick Vasul claims that team management will not make a hasty decision.

“We have to stay calm in this,” explained Frederick Vasul.

“This is an important choice. It’s not an easy choice. Make a decision right away and be notified as soon as it’s made.”

Current driver Antonio Giovinazzi hopes his experience on the team will help him stay, but Frederick Vasul said he is open-minded about the stability of the 2022 driver.

“It’s already a problem to know if it’s beneficial to change both drivers with the new regulation, or if stability is important with the new regulation,” Frederick Vasul said.

“We know that the tests are two times in three days and the preparation is very short and could eventually be even less due to reliability and weather issues.”

“I fully know that in this kind of championship, it’s very often the first event that you’ll get big points for the midfield team, so you need to be ready from day one. means”

“It’s true that it’s a determinant of driver stability, but it’s not the only one.”

Also, while Frederick Vasul wasn’t directly involved in the discussion between Andretti Autosport and Sauber’s senior management, the decision not to let go of the team was actually about how devoted the current owners are. It is said that it is a sign of trust in.

Frederick Vasul said he was “in good shape” about the bankruptcy of negotiations with Andretti Autosport.

“The message from our current shareholders is very strong and I think everyone is very grateful.”

“It’s also a lot of pressure on my shoulders. All the team members, all the employees in the company, and myself at first. We’re under pressure, but it’s positive pressure to get results in the future. I think that”

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