Jean Alesi has hailed Ferrari’s decision to sign up an Italian driver for 2017.<\/p>\n
GP2 runner-up Antonio Giovinazzi will be the fabled Maranello team’s reserve driver this year, a decision that has pleased former Ferrari star Alesi.<\/p>\n
“It’s fantastic,” the Frenchman told La Gazzetta dello Sport, “but it would have been astonishing if Ferrari had allowed such an opportunity to escape.<\/p>\n
“Giovinazzi is a well educated young man, which is rare these days, but above all he is an excellent driver,” Alesi added. “He came within a hair of the title in his first GP2 season, now he just needs some good kilometres.”<\/p>\n
Another Ferrari junior, meanwhile, is Alesi’s own 17-year-old son Giuliano, but the youngster is staying put for a second season of GP3 this year.<\/p>\n
“Working with the (Ferrari) academy is a guarantee,” said 52-year-old Alesi. “Giuliano can develop without rushing.”<\/p>\n
Asked, however, if his son might make his breakthrough and test a formula one car this year, Alesi answered with defiance.<\/p>\n
“If necessary, I would lay down in front of the box exit!” he exclaimed. “Giuliano can only think of GP3 for now.<\/p>\n
“If he wants to get in a F1 car, then we have one at home that he can get in and I will take a photo.”<\/p>\n
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