Belgian GP 2019: 5 Talking Points from the race

#3 Antonio Giovinazzi's drive- was it the most underrated from the race?

F1 Grand Prix of Belgium where Giovinazzi drove a controlled race before retiring

Among the drivers who were destined for points finish, a bit like Lando Norris, was Antonio Giovinazzi in the Alfa Romeo. It could be said, the young Italian driver perhaps drove what could be aptly described as his drive of the season, so far.

While a lot of attention from the start of the contest was on his more experienced world champion teammate Kimi Raikkonen, for the better part of the contest, it appeared that it would be Giovinazzi who would fetch some points for the Hinwill-based outfit.

Prior to retiring in the penultimate lap, Giovinazzi drove a strong and utterly controlled race that had some intense moments, including the midfield tussle with the Toro Rosso drivers- Daniil Kvyatt and new-replacement, Pierre Gasly.

In fact, of all things, Giovinazzi passed Lando Norris in the run down to Raidillon on Lap 20. Even if that move proved to be a temporary gain, as Norris in his more commanding car would retake the position, it showed that the Italian had an appetite for a good fight.

It was a shame that the Martina Franca-born driver wasn't able to add to his solitary point, collected at the Austrian GP earlier.