Callum Ilott, who many believed deserved a Formula 1 drive this year, has been appointed Alfa Romeo reserve driver with Ferrari Driver Academy support. The British driver joins veteran Robert Kubica in the support role to Alfa Romeo regular drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi. Ilott said of the appointment: “I am really happy to be joining the team for this season and I’d like to thank Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen and the Ferrari Driver Academy for the trust they have put in me. 'The two sessions I had with the team in the last two years have been extremely useful in getting me accustomed to the way a Formula 1 team works 'I am confident I can hit the ground running in my new role...
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