Ferrari Hints Exciting News for Callum Ilott Amidst Alfa Romeo F1 Links

The induction of cost cap into F1 caused an uproar from one of the most successful racing teams, Ferrari. The Maranello outfit even threatened to quit the sport and move into other competitive series. However, as days passed, the outcry subsided, as Ferrari obliged to stick with the sport.

But, that’s not it. They also affirmed that their outfit will enter the World Endurance Championship, with the regulations set to invite Le Mans hypercars from 2023.

Hence, with several interesting projects under the sleeve, Ferrari revealed their development driver, who will help steer the outfit in the right direction with his on-track inputs. Well, it is SF21’s development driver, Callum Ilott.

What does the latest Ferrari announcement mean?

F1 is set to witness one of the biggest regulation changes to the sport, and the teams have been vigorously working into developing their 2022 challengers. And it is the same with Ferrari as well.

Ferrari tweeted, “For those who don’t know, Callum’s been working with the team as our official test driver assisting in not just the #SF21’s development, but future projects too.“

Hey @callum_ilott

For those who don’t know, Callum’s been working with the team as our official test driver assisting in not just the #SF21’s development, but future projects too #essereFerrari pic.twitter.com/eq1uKNnSH7

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) August 6, 2021

Hence, the latest announcement could mean that Ilott will be a part of the ‘674 Project’, which is under development and could be near completion by the end of 2021. Apart from F1, there is also the Le Mans project.

FIA announced the addition of the Hypercar category in the World Endurance Championship from the dawn of 2021. Subsequently, Ferrari, too, let out a statement showing interest in joining the WEC grid from 2023 and have since then kick-started the Le Mans project.

So, it isn’t just F1 Ilott could be entitled to, but also the Hypercar category.

Will Ilott make his full-time F1 debut in 2022?

The chances are very slim at the moment. Of course, all eyes will be on Alfa Romeo and their decision regarding Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi.

As of now, if Raikkonen bids adieu to F1, Valtteri Bottas will be the driver to replace the Finn. Hence, Ilott’s hopes of making it to F1 depend entirely on the future of Giovinazzi. The Italian has made significant performance gains since 2020 and has often defeated his teammate this season.

Those Alfa colours. @callum_ilott pic.twitter.com/lpaRuFiFHe

— Brandon Seaber Design (@BrandonSeaber) August 7, 2021

Hence, Alfa Romeo will be eyeing Giovinazzi’s growth this year. And if the 27-year-old does fail to shine over the latter half of 2021, Ilott will come into the Italian outfit’s radar.

So, if the future plays out as predicted, Alfa Romeo’s 2022 line-up would comprise Bottas and Ilott – The perfect combination of an experienced Grand Prix winner alongside a rookie, who is on a learning curve.

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