According to Swiss German-language daily newspaper ‘Blick’ Alfa Romeo Racing is hoping to convince Kimi Raikkonen to stay in Formula 1 for one more season and would also like to offer Mick Schumacher the possibility to make his Formula 1 debut in 2021.
Kimi Raikkonen’s contract comes to a conclusion at the end of this season, with his two year contract at Alfa Romeo expiring. There’s a big question mark over whether the Finn, as the eldest and most experienced driver on the grid, has any desire to continue racing as the team are struggling to escape the lower midfield. For the 2007 World Champion, it’s a long way from race wins and podium finishes in 2020, and he’s yet to indicate what he wants to do next year.
Team boss Frederic Vasseur said over the Tuscan Grand Prix weekend that the team’s first driver choice for next season is to keep Raikkonen, having previously praised the job Kimi is doing.
Asked whether the team would keep him on if Kimi indicates he wants to stay, Vasseur said: “Yeah, sure, but if we are all interested to collaborate and the collaboration is good, it will make sense to continue.”
Antonio Giovinazzi’s contract also comes to an end this year, with his seat under threat from the rising stars of the Ferrari Driver Academy. Formula 2 championship leader Mick Schumacher is rumoured to be set for Alfa tests between now and the end of the season, and is a possible shoe-in for a race seat, as Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has previously said that Mick Schumacher’s rise to race driver F1 is only a matter of time and Ferrari is known to have a close relationship with Alfa Romeo.
A 2021 line-up with 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen and Mick Schumacher would also hit the headlines and definitely help Alfa Romeo. At the same time, Michael Schumacher’s son with get the chance to learn and work alonsgide the most experienced driver in Formula 1.
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