Giovinazzi: "Kimi is the best team-mate to start my career in F1"

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09:16, 30 Dec 2018

Ahead of New Year, full-season rookie Antonio Giovinazzi has opened up about what he's looking forward to most about 2019. With Kimi Raikkonen joining him, he believes the Finnish World Champion is the best man he could have in the garage with him.

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Not long to go until the New Year, see what @Anto_Giovinazzi is looking forward to in 2019! #Alfaromeosauberf1team #F1

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