Carlos Sainz’s father was observed conversing with Red Bull executives during F1 preseason testing in Bahrain. Sainz is seeking a new position for 2025, as Lewis Hamilton is slated to replace him at Ferrari. The Spaniard clinched an F1 grand prix victory last year, the only non-Red Bull driver to do so, indicating he should
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Helmut Marko has acknowledged that Mercedes are quicker than Red Bull had anticipated following pre-season testing, delivering an encouraging update for Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton. Nonetheless, the Austrian reckons that Ferrari encounter ‘more problems’ than the reigning champions, while McLaren is experiencing ‘nervousness’ due to the performance of the RB20. Following the unveiling of
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Lewis Hamilton has provided further insight into his decision to sign with Ferrari for 2025, shedding light on what prompted the change following his contract signing with Mercedes last summer. The seven-time world champion also elaborated on the influence of his relationship with Scuderia boss Fred Vasseur and expressed his desire to conclude his final
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The latest instalment of Drive to Survive delved into the strained relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes before his decision to depart. The seven-time world champion voiced frustration at the team’s disregard for his warnings concerning their inaugural car under Formula 1’s revised technical regulations in 2022. “I remember complaining to the team and being
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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur opines that the team needs to move beyond the initial excitement surrounding the news of Lewis Hamilton’s arrival in 2025 and concentrate all their efforts on the upcoming season. Hamilton’s announcement of his departure from Mercedes after the 2024 season to join the Scuderia took the F1 world by surprise,
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Lewis Hamilton has taken steps to mend his relationship with Nico Rosberg through a heartfelt gesture towards his former rival’s daughters. The two, who were once childhood friends, saw their connection famously deteriorate during the 2016 F1 season. Hamilton and Rosberg had been competitors in junior competitions before their partnership at the Silver Arrows soured.
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Carlos Sainz maintained that he enjoys the unwavering backing of Ferrari, notwithstanding the Scuderia’s confirmation of Lewis Hamilton replacing him for 2025. He stressed he is not dwelling on his impending departure until the season concludes. Sainz had anticipated securing a contract extension alongside Charles Leclerc. However, talks purportedly collapsed over his demand for a
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Lewis Hamilton delivered a bombshell to Mercedes earlier this month by disclosing his intention to activate an escape clause in his contract, thereby sealing a move to Ferrari from 2025. While Hamilton’s aim was to preempt speculation that could distract from his current campaign, this revelation signifies a shift in his relationship with Mercedes moving
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There will be no swift ascent from F2 to Mercedes F1 for Andrea Kimi Antonelli next season, with F2 commentator Alex Jacques questioning whether Toto Wolff would take such a “risk,” regardless of the driver’s talent. At just 17 years old, Antonelli has been hailed as Mercedes’ future since joining their junior programme in 2019.
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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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