Antonio Giovinazzi says it is too early to be speaking about his replacement. The Italian joined Alfa Romeo after a pair of one-off races back in 2017 covering for Pascal Wehrlein at Sauber.
Having joined the team from GP2, Giovinazzi believes that he has not had enough time Formula 1 to really have a conclusive view on his talents.
He replaced Marcus Ericsson, who now finds himself in IndyCar full-time this year, for the Hinwil-based team and insists that his future is not under any danger yet.
"I'm not worried, six races are too few to prove their worth. For now I try to do my job well and then we'll see," he is quoted by Italian Motorsport.com.
"I trust the team and the team trusts me. I am here not because I am the son of someone or because I bring a lot of money.
"I am here because I did a good job in GP2 and in the last three years with Ferrari. I just need to have a little luck, to be able to have a linear weekend and when the car is there and I am, I am convinced that we will get a good result."
His weekend did not get underway in the manner he would have wished however, tagging the wall and putting an early end to his first practice session during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
Giovinazzi will now have to make up for lost time in free practice two ahead of a vital race as he looks to squash the paddock gossip wheel from continuing to speculate over his future.
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