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Max Verstappen Takes a Dig at Kimi Raikkonen
Red Bull's Max Verstappen recently spoke about the Ferrari 2019 line-up of Sebastian Vettel and Charles LeClerc, while aiming a jab at Kimi Raikkonen
Alfa Romeo Reserve Driver Bags F2 Drive
Alfa Romeo reserve driver Tatiana Calderon continues her steady climb up the racing ladder. The latest rung that she has cleared is F2, after sealing a drive with Arden Motorsport. The Colombian will become the first female to ever race in Formula 2. As it turns out, she will be partnering reigning GP3 Champion Anthoine Hubert […]
Kimi Raikkonen Gives a Hilarious Answer to Reporters
Kimi Raikkonen is a driver who will be blunt in his responses and the fans love him for it. The Finn is currently racing for the Alfa Romeo team alongside Italian driver, Antonio Giovinazzi. The outfit had a fairly decent test session with the team being able to gain valuable data. Recently, during the third […]
Kimi Raikkonen Bites the Dust on Alfa Romeo Debut
Earlier today, Alfa Romeo drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi unveiled their official 2019 livery ahead of the pre-season test. Since this is the first time the drivers are going around the track in their 2019 machinery, mistakes are expected. Even F1 veteran, Kimi Raikkonen was not spared. Oh no, Kimi! 😮 🔊 #F1Testing pic.twitter.com/pcRpsMuQNX […]
Alfa Romeo Incur Wrath of Fans After Doing a Red Bull
A few days ago, Alfa Romeo rang in Valentines Day with a striking black livery with red outlines. However, it was not an official launch and they were only performing a shakedown. Fast-forward to four days later and the fans were pumped to see the new car unveiled by Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi. But […]
Kimi Raikkonen Makes Alfa Romeo Debut Ahead of Launch
Alfa Romeo Racing’s 2019 Formula 1 car has been pictured on track for the first time at a shakedown test in Italy. The man behind the wheel was new recruit and F1 veteran, Kimi Raikkonen. Under Raikkonen, the team completed 100km of running as permitted in F1’s rules. The Italian outfit used up one of […]
Alfa Romeo Attempt to Pull a Mercedes and Red Bull
The Alfa Romeo team will be the last to reveal their 2019 beast to the world on the 18th of February. But that won’t stop them from teasing the fans and getting them to guess the livery. Recently, the team posted a cryptic tweet to wish fans a happy Valentine’s day. Interestingly, the picture looked […]
Alfa Romeo Promises a Completely Different Car
The Alfa Romeo Racing team have promised their fans that their 2019 challenger will be quite radical compared to their rivals
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Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon
Alfa Romeo: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates
Although the Italian team joined F1 in 2019, they have a rich history in the sport. The team raced in the inaugural season of Formula One. That year, they won at the hands of Guiseppe Farina.
However, they stuck around only till 1951 before they left the sport as a manufacturer. The Italian marquee returned in 1979 and raced until 1985, though they did not meet the same amount of success.
The 2019 season was the third time that the Alfa Romeo name returned to Formula One.
Alfa Romeo entered the 2020 season with an unchanged driver lineup. In January 2020, the team announced that they would enter a title sponsorship arrangement with Polish oil company PKN Orlen and that Robert Kubica would join as a reserve driver.
Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi currently drive for the Hinwil-based outfit.
On-track Achievements
Having had the privilege of competing in the first-ever Formula One season, Alfa Romeo were one of the teams to beat. They even racked up 10 wins, with one being shared by Luigi Fagioli and Juan Manuel Fangio.
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Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 12, 2020 Alfa Romeo's Kimi Raikkonen during practice Pool via REUTERS/Claudio Giovannini
To date, Fangio's win in Spain in 1951 remains the team's last win. Meanwhile, Ricardo Patrese scored the team's last podium in 1984. Since its return once again, the team's best position was 4th and 5th in Brazil 2019.
Unfortunately, the team have dropped down the order this season by virtue of Ferrari's engine woes. So far, the Swiss-based outfit have scored mere eight points in the 2020 season.
Alfa Romeo's Sponsors
Alfa Romeo's title sponsor is PKN Orlen, who recently signed on after leaving Williams F1. Other partners include Carrera, Richard Mille, Hewlett Packard, Mitsubishi, Pirelli, and many more.
The Alfa Romeo F1 team is owned by Sauber Motorsport AG, which in turn is owned by Longbow Finance, a Swiss investment firm.
Social media handles of Alfa Romeo
The Alfa Romeo F1 team has various social media handles including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
Charity Work
In 2014, Sauber pledged their support behind Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. In 2019, Alfa Romeo announced that it would be working together with Save the Children, as an official charity partner.
| Founded | 1950 |
| Owner | Peter Sauber |
| Number of Titles | 2 |
| Prize Money Won | 56 million |
| Base | Hinwil, Switzerland |
| Drivers | Antonio Giovinazzi, Kimi Raikkonen |
