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*this chapter will mention Anthoine Hubert's crash*
DECEMBER 4th 2018 AUTOSPORT MAGAZINE
ALFA ROMEO SIGN WOMAN RACER FOR 2019 SEASON
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It is common knowledge that at the end of the 2018 season, Marcus Ericsson will leave Formula One and Charles Leclerc will join Ferrari for next season.
Kimi Raikkonen was confirmed to drive for Alfa Romeo (previously known as Sauber) earlier this year, after Ericsson announced announced his leave from the sport in March, however, with Leclerc moving to Ferrari to race against Sebastian Vettel, who would take his spot?
Today, Alfa Romeo have released a statement, telling us exactly who.
Alfie Grattan, driver for CAMPOS RACING in F2 next to her team mate, Luca Ghiotto was confirmed today to race for Alfa Romeo next season.
Grattan finished third in the F2 championship, after her performance at Yas Marina last month, in which she finished second behind George Russell, (confirmed Williams driver for next season).
George Russell, Lando Norris, Alex Albon and now Grattan will all be moving up to F1 together, after spending years karting together.
There has not been a woman in a F1 car for a whole season since 1992, when Giovanna Amati drove for Brabham.
Susie Wolff (wife of Mercedes AMG CEO Toto Wolff) had an opportunity to drive in one race in the 2014 British Grand Prix, however, her experience was short lived when a mechanical issue in her Williams forced her to retire after one lap.
Frédéric Vasseur ( Alfa Romeo CEO) has told reporters; "We have watched Grattan through her F2 career, and we have been highly impressed with her performance. We believe that women deserve a chance to race now, as they are the future. We have full confidence Grattan will provide."
Grattan is yet to make a statement herself, but we believe she will make an announcement anytime soon.
