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Giovinazzi: Lack of Italian drivers due to money
Formula 1's many links with Italy have not alleviated the exorbitant costs of entry for youngsters, says Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi. Despite being country with a legendary passion for motorsport, two F1 teams (AlphaTauri and Ferrari), and two F2/F3 teams (Prema and Trident), Italian representation on the grid has become increasingly sparse in recent years. Currently there is only one driver each in F1 and F2, and three in F3, which is a disheartening showing considering there have been 98 Italian F1 drivers in the sport's history, including 15 race winners. Giovinazzi, their sole representative in the top flight, was asked by RacingNews365 to assess what brought-about the current...
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