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Giovinazzi holds out hope: Convinced that I'm going to get my chance at Ferrari

Giovinazzi holds out hope: "Convinced that I'm going to get my chance at Ferrari"

13-06-2020 14:16
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With the arrival of Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, the option for Antonio Giovinazzi seems out of the question for years to come. Ferrari has a young lineup with Charles Leclerc and Sainz with which they will drive at least for the next few years. However, Giovinazzi is not disappointed that the choice of Ferrari for Sainz has fallen. 

"I'm still part of the family. I was happy to be on the list, that I had a chance to win the seat at Ferrari," Giovinazzi told Sky Sports. The Italian is realistic, because Sainz simply has a lot more experience in F1. "Maybe it wasn't the right time, after only 23 races. I already learned a lot last season. However, this year I haven't driven yet, so it is difficult to learn more".

Chance at Ferrari still to come

Giovinazzi has already run two races for Sauber in 2017, before he was allowed to ride with Alfa Romeo for an entire season in 2019. "I know Leclerc only had one season with Alfa and then went straight on to Ferrari and looking back on it now, I could have gotten more out of the second half of the year last season. The results weren't quite there and I didn't get enough out of it then".

Yet Giovinazzi remains hopeful that one day he will be called up for the Italian team. "I'm still part of Ferrari and Mattia Binotto says they're following my career and that's great. I'm still young and convinced that if I keep fighting for my place I'm going to get my chance at Ferrari".