Who raced for the Alfa Romeo F1?
Formula One World Championship In 2019, Sauber rebranded as Alfa Romeo, marking the teams return to Formula One as a constructor for the first time since 1985, with Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi as their drivers until 2021. Both drivers were replaced in 2022 with Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou. Alfa Romeo and the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team are delighted to announce that Antonio Giovinazzi will race alongside 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, completing the team’s driver line-up for the 2019 season.
Who was the last F1 driver to be killed?
Jules Bianchi is the last Formula 1 driver to lose his life after an accident during competition. What Numbers Are Allowed in Formula 1? Drivers can choose any number between 2 and 99, except: Number 1 – Reserved for the reigning world champion (optional). Number 17 – Permanently retired for Jules Bianchi.Why is number 17 banned in F1? As a tribute to Jules Bianchi, who tragically lost his life in a crash in 2014, car number 17 remains retired from Formula 1. Add the 2026 F1 calendar to your agenda with one click!