Now or never for Alpine talent: "You need a rich father for a third chance"

Lundgaard even thinks that this is his very last chance to make the switch to Formula 2. If it doesn't work out in 2021, he says he will have to look elsewhere.

"This is going to be a crucial season for me," Lundgaard told BT. He will drive for top team ART Grand Prix next year. "It will be my second year in Formula 2 and for a third chance you need a rich father. I just don't have one. It's not going to happen again if I don't deliver, but if I do, I know what can follow."

For the 19-year-old driver, there is no way over the edge for the time being. He can take an example from Mick Schumacher. In his first year in Formula 2, the German finished only 12th, while last season he took the title. Next season, Schumacher will race for the Haas F1 team.