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Giovinazzi thought F1 call-up was a joke

– Formula 1 debutant Antonio Giovianzzi says he thought he was being tricked when he received the news that he would be competing in the Australian Grand Prix with Sauber.Giovinazzi, Ferrari's reserve driver, completed two days of pre-season running with Sauber in place of Pascal Wehrlein, following the back injury the German sustained at the Race of Champions in January.Wehrein, who returned for the second test, was passed fit to compete in Australia but withdrew in the wake of Friday's practice sessions, believing his fitness level to be inadequate.Giovinazzi has subsequently been drafted in to replace Wehrlein for the remainder of the weekend."I received a text message this...
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