Andrea de Cesaris of Italy drives the #22 Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo 182 during practice for the United States Grand Prix West on 3rd April 1982 at the Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Getty Images)
Andrea de Cesaris of Italy drives the #22 Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo 182 during practice for the United States Grand Prix West on 3rd April 1982 at the Long Beach street circuit in Long Beach, California, United States. (Photo by Getty Images)

Formula 1's first world champions Alfa Romeo could be making a return to the sport, if Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne has his way.

The company, which owns both Alfa and Ferrari, revealed it is considering bringing the brand back to F1 after an absence of 30 years.

“It's incredible how the Alfa Romeo brand remains in people's hearts,” Marchionne told reporters at Ferrari's annual end-of-year news conference in Maranello.

“That's why we're thinking about its return to racing, as our competitor, in Formula 1. It's important for Alfa to return.”

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