Callum Ilott returns to Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN for Abu Dhabi test

Callum Ilott will return to Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN and Formula One when he takes the wheel of the team’s C39 in next month’s test session in Abu Dhabi.

The 22-year-old, who is a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA), is currently in second place in the FIA Formula 2 championship standings, having claimed three wins so far this season. He also has previous experience of Formula One machinery, having driven for the team in a test session in Barcelona in 2019.

The Briton will be challenging for the Formula 2 title in the final two events, to be staged in Bahrain on November 28/29 and December 5/6.

Callum Ilott: “I am really looking forward to being in the car again in Abu Dhabi and I am grateful to Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN and the Ferrari Driver Academy for this opportunity. Any chance to drive a Formula One car is important: it’s a way to grow my experience, not just in the cockpit, but also working with the team: the engineers and crew are among the best in the world and there is so much to learn from them, so I am going to make it count.”

Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN and CEO Sauber Motorsport AG: “Callum is one of the most promising young drivers coming through the ranks, as his performance in F2 has shown this year. He was unlucky to miss out on a chance to show his ability last month, when FP1 was called off at the Nürburgring, so he thoroughly deserves his outing with the team in Abu Dhabi. His attitude and work ethic have left a very positive impression with the team when he tested with us last year and testing with him in Abu Dhabi is something we are really looking forward to.”