The Swiss team had the fewest laps of any team on the first day, with Bottas completing 23 and reserve driver Robert Kubica a mere nine laps in the new C42.

Despite what many would see as a lost day, the former Mercedes driver feels Alfa Romeo can turn it around quickly. In a conversation with the media after the session, Bottas said:

The 32-year-old went on to add, saying:

Valtteri Bottas believes he can be in the points consistently with Alfa Romeo in 2022

Valtteri Bottas feels he can challenge for regular points finishes in the upcoming 2022 season with Alfa Romeo. The 10-time Grand Prix winner believes the new regulatory changes in F1 could help the team become competitive again.

During an interview with gpfans.com, Bottas said:

The Finn could be heard trying to manage his optimism while also maintaining the realism of the situation he is in. He then went on to add, saying:

Meanwhile, the Hinwil-based outfit tested under a camouflaged livery to try and conceal as much of their design as they could before the first race of the season.

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