Martin Brundle doubts Lewis Hamilton’s assertion that his departure from Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025 will evoke strong emotions. Hamilton, concluding a 12-season tenure with Mercedes, will unite with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari following the 2024 season. Reflecting on this transition during Mercedes’ 2024 car unveiling, the seven-time world champion described it as “very surreal”
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Mercedes will have a plethora of drivers on their radar when considering who will fill the void left by Lewis Hamilton, and one contender they are contemplating is Fernando Alonso. The 42-year-old not only holds the title of being the most seasoned individual on the Formula 1 grid but has also demonstrated his agility by
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Toto Wolff has become nearly synonymous with the Mercedes Formula One project since he invested in the organisation and assumed the role of team principal back in 2013. However, with his 33 per cent stake in the team now valued at an estimated £1 billion ($1.26 billion), the time may have come for the Austrian
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Geri Horner is said to be deeply affected by the turmoil surrounding her husband, Christian Horner, who is currently under investigation by Red Bull following a complaint from a female employee. The 50-year-old team principal has been accused of inappropriate conduct, which he vehemently denies, leading to an inquiry by the team’s parent company in
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Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle reckons Mercedes could have their sights set on Alpine driver Esteban Ocon for the 2025 season. The French racer is among the contenders catching the attention of Toto Wolff, especially with Lewis Hamilton set to depart at the season’s end. During the Sky Sports F1 Podcast, Brundle floated the idea
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Red Bull Racing was the last Formula 1 team to unveil their new car ahead of the 2024 season, but there’s a notable suspicion surrounding one aspect of the car that caught everyone’s attention. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are eager for the RB20 to replicate the dominance of the RB19 from the previous year.
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Lawrence Stroll, the chairman of Aston Martin, has set the bar for the F1 team in 2024, with a clear objective of ‘continued progress’. Aston Martin created waves in the early stages of last season, demonstrating impressive speed during pre-season testing and securing six podium finishes in the first eight Grand Prix races of the
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Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes presents an opportunity for George Russell to emerge as the team leader next season, according to Martin Brundle. Hamilton and Russell have been teammates for three years, with Russell joining Mercedes from Williams in 2022. Despite Hamilton often outperforming Russell in 2023, Russell secured a victory in Brazil in 2022,
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Reports suggest that the owners of Red Bull are divided on whether Christian Horner should depart from the team amidst the ongoing investigation into his conduct. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour have been levelled against Horner, which he refutes, following a complaint by a female employee to Red Bull’s parent company in Austria. This situation has
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Sergio Perez has highlighted the significance of “sharing information” as Lewis Hamilton embarks on his final year with Mercedes. Hamilton’s forthcoming move to Ferrari in 2025 has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, compelling Mercedes to ensure that his eventual departure does not cast a shadow over their 2024 campaign. When questioned about Hamilton’s
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