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Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 24, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi after crashing out of practice REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 24, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi after crashing out of practice REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
As Alfa Romeo celebrated Kimi Raikkonen’s retirement from the sport, the team also bid adieu to Antonio Giovinazzi. Although Giovinazzi wasn’t too happy about the reasons behind Alfa Romeo showing him the door, Gio revealed other drivers offered him comfort.
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A lot of drivers expressed sadness to see Gio leaves. However, he showed his appreciation towards the championship protagonists. “Both Hamilton and Verstappen have both written me a good message, and these are things you appreciate because it means that they follow you.”
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Formula One F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 21, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Antonio Giovinazzi in action REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Having raced against the Dutchman before, Giovinazzi added, ” I already knew him very well and therefore these are gestures that you appreciate very much.”
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However, the list went on. “Not only from them, but also Gasly, Ocon, Perez, and I received the welcome from all the Formula E drivers that I will meet this year.”
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In the radio interview, Giovinazzi also revealed how the news was first broken to him. With the final Alfa Romeo seat being the only vacant seat in the drivers’ market, all eyes were on Giovinazzi. Then, an Alfa Romeo showroom in China congratulated their driver; this was how Gio found out.
“How bad was I? I don’t want to be a liar, certainly a lot, because in any case, you know I come out of Formula 1, at least for now, in my best year, at least in terms of performance.”
La @F1 è talento, macchina, rischio, velocità. Ma sa anche essere spietata, quando a dettarne le regole è il denaro.
Io credo nelle piccole e grandi vittorie raggiunte grazie ai propri mezzi.
Questa è stata la mia prima foto su una F1, l’ultima non è ancora stata scattata 💪 pic.twitter.com/Tm5bgIteN5— Antonio Giovinazzi (@Anto_Giovinazzi) November 16, 2021
Further, Antonio’s successor, Guanyu Zhou, brings some necessary sponsorships with him. As a result, the Italian once again shared his distaste for the outcome. “I have always been almost always ahead of Kimi Raikkonen who is still a world champion and is, therefore, a good reference. I am only sorry for that. But these things happen, and it is not the first time that a pilot has arrived… yes, money commands.”
Now, Giovinazzi looks to make an illustrious career in Formula E, where he will continue his time behind the wheel. Now we head to the final two races where we see the much-loved ‘Italian Jesus‘ behind the Formula 1 wheel.
