{"id":497471,"date":"2018-04-01T01:53:15","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T08:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=56554"},"modified":"2024-01-04T22:21:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T22:21:40","slug":"return-of-the-alfisti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/return-of-the-alfisti\/","title":{"rendered":"Return of the Alfisti"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On February 20, the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team launched its new challenger, the C37, for the 2018 Formula 1 championship.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Vasseur, Team Prinicpal, commented, \u201cI am very much looking forward to the 2018 season, and to seeing Marcus (Ericsson) and Charles (Leclerc) on track. We have put lots of effort and hard work into the C37 over the last few months, and it is fantastic to be launching the new car today. Our target ahead of 2018 is clear: We have to catch up with the field and to continue improving our performance during the course of the season. We have put lots of energy and commitment into the development of the C37. The return of Alfa Romeo to Formula One sets another milestone in the team\u2019s history, and I am proud that such a historical brand has chosen us for their return to the sport. We are eager to start the 2018 season as the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? 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