Antonio Giovinazzi underlines ambition to return to Formula 1 in 2023

Antonio Giovinazzi has said he wants to head back to Formula 1 in 2023 if possible, after a year out driving in Formula E.

The Italian’s first spell in F1 came to an end at the conclusion of 2021 as Alfa Romeo completely changed their driver line-up, with the retiring Kimi Raikkonen also leaving the team.

Indeed, Giovinazzi embarked on a new challenge as he joined the Formula E field for their most recent season, which ended in August as Stoffel Vandoorne took the title, but it was not a successful venture as he ended the campaign with several retirements and 0 points for the Dragon Penske team.

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He has no contract with the team, or any other in FE for next season, then, and it looks as though his spell in the all-electric championship has already reached its end with it apparent he is hunting a return to the F1 field.

He got behind the wheel of the Haas VF-22 on Friday during FP1, replacing Mick Schumacher, amid links that he’s going to succeed the German within the team next season and it’s clear he wants to get back into the paddock for 2023.

Asked about his future, he said nothing was certain but outlined what he hopes will happen:

“I don’t know. It’s not a question you will ask me.

“I want to be here next year, for sure. It’s not a secret. But it’s not in my hands.

“So let’s see what we can do. For now, I focus on doing a great job in these two sessions. One is over. Then we have another one.”

Kevin Magnussen has a contract with Haas for next season with his return to F1 going well this year, but Schumacher’s future is still far from certain and so there’s a chance a different face will be in the other side of the garage next year.

Mick could retain the seat but