Teenage prodigy Kimi Antonelli emerges as a potential frontrunner for Mercedes’ prime slot once Lewis Hamilton, the revered Brit, shifts to Ferrari before the 2025 campaign. Toto Wolff reportedly harbours lingering disappointment over failing to secure Max Verstappen and is determined not to replay the scenario with the prized asset from the team’s driver academy.
MoreLewis Hamilton is set to embark on one of the most significant Formula 1 transitions in history as he bids farewell to Mercedes at the close of this season to join Ferrari. The seven-time F1 World Champion will part ways with the Silver Arrows after the 2024 campaign, choosing to sever ties with the German
MoreFormer F1 team founder Giancarlo Minardi opines that Ferrari’s decision to sign Lewis Hamilton for 2025 is a mistake. Hamilton’s announcement earlier this month, departing from Mercedes to join the Italian team, sent ripples across the Formula One realm. Hamilton had previously extended his contract with Mercedes, suggesting he might end his career with the
MoreLewis Hamilton has already offered Charles Leclerc a glimpse into the type of teammate he values in F1, citing Valtteri Bottas as the ideal racing companion. The duo will unite to constitute Ferrari’s driver line-up in 2025 following the seven-time world champion’s unexpected departure from Mercedes earlier this month. Throughout his 11-year tenure with the
MoreMartin Brundle has proclaimed Charles Leclerc to be the fastest Formula 1 driver over one lap, yet declined to discount Lewis Hamilton’s prospects of outshining his forthcoming Ferrari teammate. At 40 years old, Hamilton will embark on a new phase of his illustrious F1 career next year upon completing his transfer to Maranello. He will
MoreToto Wolff has already received messages from F1 drivers eyeing up the vacancy Lewis Hamilton will leave at Mercedes. Hamilton and Mercedes are entering their final year together before the driver sensationally moves to Ferrari. The question for Mercedes is who they will pick to replace the most successful-ever F1 driver. “Yeah, as you can
MoreToto Wolff has divulged how the business aspect of the Mercedes F1 team will manage following Lewis Hamilton’s departure. In addition to securing six of his seven F1 championships and boasting more grand prix wins than any other driver, Hamilton has brought financial benefits to Mercedes through his renown and personal brand. Mercedes are not
MorePierre Gasly has extended his well-wishes to Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time world champion’s remarkable late-career transfer from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season. This iconic move by the British racing legend has triggered a ripple effect in the driver market, unexpectedly freeing up a seat at the Silver Arrows for the upcoming year.
MoreCharles Leclerc has reiterated that clinching titles at Ferrari remains his ‘sole objective’, in what appears to be a subtle caution to his future teammate Lewis Hamilton. The latter is set to replace Carlos Sainz starting from the next season under a multi-year contract with the revered Italian team. Hamilton, eyeing an unprecedented eighth world
MoreLewis Hamilton possesses a ‘non-poaching’ stipulation in his contract, ensuring he cannot entice essential Mercedes personnel to join him at Ferrari next season. The seven-time world champion startled the Formula One world this month by revealing his departure from Mercedes at the season’s end to pursue his aspiration of driving for the iconic Ferrari team.
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