Although Mattia Binotto says driver choice is part of the conversation with Alfa Romeo, he is adamant the line-up is a “choice of the team”.

Back in 2019, Ferrari placed Antonio Giovinazzi with the Alfa Romeo team and it was the Scuderia’s decision to keep him in the seat for 2020 and again this year.

Next season, though, it is a different story.

Alfa Romeo team boss Fred Vasseur has made it clear his team’s 2022 line-up will be his decision, not Ferrari’s.

However, rumoured to be on the verge of dropping Ferrari driver Giovinazzi, Binotto was asked if that would have an impact on Ferrari’s future dealing with the Ferrari-powered team.