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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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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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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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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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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Former F1 driver and current Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle has responded to Lewis Hamilton’s remarks regarding his departure from Mercedes to join Ferrari. The seven-time world champion is set to conclude his final season with the Silver Arrows after agreeing to a multi-year contract with Ferrari, stepping in for Carlos Sainz starting from 2025.
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Lewis Hamilton will wrap up his enduring partnership with Mercedes at the culmination of this season to join forces with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari from 2025, in accordance with a multi-year pact, to realise a “childhood dream”. Triple world champion Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the culmination of 2028 but repeatedly indicated
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If Ferrari harboured any apprehensions regarding Carlos Sainz’s willingness to adhere to team directives in the 2024 Formula 1 season, those concerns have been assuaged. The latest whirlwind of the Formula 1 ‘silly season’ is already in full swing despite the commencement of the new campaign being yet to occur, with the bombshell revelation that
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Lewis Hamilton has affirmed his unwavering commitment to Mercedes for the forthcoming season, despite his impending departure to Ferrari in 2025, marking the end of his illustrious tenure with the Silver Arrows. The 39-year-old, set to bid adieu at the close of the campaign, has inked a multi-year deal with the Italian powerhouse. Hamilton, aiming
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