Following a difficult 2020 that saw Alfa Romeo struggle with its underperforming Ferrari power unit, the team appeared to take a step towards the other midfield teams last year, improving its points tally from 8 to 13 with drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi.
But the team would drop from eighth to ninth place in the F1 constructors’ championship as Williams enjoyed its best season for four years, capitalising on hectic races in Hungary and Belgium to pick up the bulk of its points.
Reflecting on the team’s 2021 season, Alfa Romeo team principal Vasseur conceded that he was left with a “very strange feeling” as the step in performance had not been rewarded with improved results.
“In terms of pure performance, we did pretty well,” Vasseur said. “We had a huge step compared to last year, probably the best one in terms of pure performance compared to pole position.
“But on the other hand, we missed the good opportunities of the year. In Budapest, we were involved in the…
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