Alfa Romeo confirmed on Wednesday that reserve driver Robert kubica will continue to drive for the team in 2021 Italian GP in place of Kimi Raikkonen.
Team’s official statement reads,
“Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN can confirm that reserve driver, Robert Kubica, will continue to deputise for Kimi Raikkonen at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Kimi missed last week’s race in Zandvoort after testing positive to Covid-19 and has not yet been cleared for a return to racing. As per health authority requirements, he is still isolating in his home. Robert, who performed admirably in the Netherlands after stepping in at short notice before FP3, will return to the car alongside Antonio Giovinazzi.”
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