Alfa Romeo C41 Specs & Facts

Alfa Romeo C41
2021 Formula 1 car

Alfa Romeo C41

9th in standings | Alfa Romeo car

8th
Best Finish
7th
Best Quali
13
Points
6
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Alfa Romeo Season 2021 Constructors' P9 13 pts Races 22 (44 starts)

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Ferrari 065/61.6 V6 turbo hybrid Also powered Ferrari SF21, Haas VF-21 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Alfa Romeo C41

7 Kimi Räikkönen KimiRäikkönen P16 10 pts
99 AntonioGiovinazzi P18 3 pts
88 RobertKubica P21 0 pts

2021 Finishing Positions

8th 2
9th 1
10th 3
11th 7
12th 5
13th 6
14th 6
15th 8
16th 1
17th 1
18th 1
DNF 3
DNF Did Not Finish

2021 Race by Race

22 Grands Prix
1113DNF121110171115151018812138121415DNF
12141215101115151413131314131611111114159DNF
1514

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Alfa Romeo C41 (2021)

A New Designation for a Fresh Start

The Alfa Romeo Racing C41, skipping the C40 designation in a deliberate internal numbering decision, represented the team's interpretation of a competitive 2021 package. Retaining the Ferrari power unit and developing the aerodynamic concept from its predecessor, the C41 showed early promise in testing before the season's realities clarified its limitations. Alfa Romeo finished ninth in the Constructors' Championship with thirteen points, a result that masked some genuinely impressive individual performances but reflected the intensely competitive nature of the midfield in a season dominated by the Mercedes-Red Bull title battle at the front.

Räikkönen's Farewell Season

The 2021 campaign had a bittersweet quality for Alfa Romeo fans worldwide, as it marked Kimi Räikkönen's final season in Formula 1, his 349th and last start coming at Abu Dhabi in November. The Iceman had announced his retirement mid-season, citing a desire to spend more time with his family, and the news prompted an outpouring of affection from all corners of the paddock. Räikkönen's journey, from his debut in 2001 to a World Championship in 2007 and an extraordinary comeback career spanning two different stints, was one of the sport's most remarkable narratives. He missed two races late in the season due to a positive COVID-19 test, with Robert Kubica filling in as substitute.

Giovinazzi's Last Stand

Antonio Giovinazzi also departed Alfa Romeo at the end of 2021, when the team confirmed Valtteri Bottas would be joining from Mercedes for 2022 alongside Zhou Guanyu. Giovinazzi's final season was arguably his most complete, demonstrating genuine race pace and extracting points finishes that justified the faith placed in him. His departure nevertheless brought an end to an era and heralded a complete driver lineup change that would transform Alfa Romeo's 2022 identity entirely. The C41 season, in retrospect, was a farewell to one chapter and the beginning of preparation for an entirely new one.

Alfa Romeo C41 – Technical Specifications

CarAlfa Romeo Racing C41
Season2021 Formula 1 World Championship
DriversKimi Räikkönen (#7), Antonio Giovinazzi (#99); Robert Kubica (sub, two races)
Power UnitFerrari 065/6 1.6L V6 Turbo Hybrid
TransmissionFerrari 8-speed semi-automatic
chassisCarbon fibre monocoque
suspensionPush-rod front, pull-rod rear
Constructors' Position9th (13 points)
Best Race ResultP8 (Räikkönen, Hungary)
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Alfa Romeo C41: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Alfa Romeo C41?
Alfa Romeo raced the Alfa Romeo C41 in the 2021 Formula 1 season, finishing 9th in the constructors' championship with 13 points.
Who drove the Alfa Romeo C41?
Kimi Räikkönen, Antonio Giovinazzi and Robert Kubica drove the Alfa Romeo C41 in 2021.
How many races did the Alfa Romeo C41 win?
The Alfa Romeo C41 did not win a Grand Prix in 2021; its best result was 8th.
Which engine powered the Alfa Romeo C41?
The Alfa Romeo C41 used the Ferrari 065/6, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.